Julius L Blankenbaker

Mr. Julius L. Blankenbaker age 83 of Pekin passed away Saturday, June 2 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Blankenbaker was born September 26, 1928 in Pekin, Indiana the son of Wilbur and Angie Martin Blankenbaker.  He was a retired employee of Vulcan-Hart Corporation in Louisville.  He was a member and deacon of Pekin Church of Christ.  He was a former National Guard member.

He is survived by his wife:  Lavona Hooker Blankenbaker.  They were married August 30, 1952.  He is also survived by two daughters:  Lisa Lyles (Mark) of Salem and Janet Irene Farnsley (Tommy) of Pekin, a granddaughter:  Angie Rose (Scott) and 2 grandsons:  Landon and Jonathan Rose.  He was preceded in death by a brother:  Lew Blankenbaker and his parents.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery, Pekin.  Visitation will be Monday from 4-8PM and Tuesday from 8AM-time of service.