Birth date: Jun 23, 1951 Death date: Dec 16, 2014
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James "Jim Conrad" Blankenbecler, Jr., 63, of Bristol, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee. He was born in Wise County, Virginia, on June 23, 1951, a son of the late James C. Blankenbecler, Sr. and Myrtle Goins Blankenbecler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Ethan.Jim is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sheilah Arnold Blankenbecler; two daughters, Sara Blankenbecler and Crystal Bailey Hall and her husband Harry; along with five grandchildren.A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Steele Creek Lodge in Bristol, TN. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Saturday prior to the service.Read Obituary
Jim did so much to share the best stories of our region. He was always gracious in giving his time to the ETSU Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Program. By far, the best interviewer in the business. Our thoughts are with you.
Daniel Boner
Jimmy and I ran around together in high school. One of my memories of him was at Halloween one year. A bunch of us were running around throwing water balloons. I had one left and had my back to the road, heard a car coming and threw it over my shoulder, right into the lap of a pregnant woman. The man driving got out and started chasing me. Jimmy was running right beside me. We finally alluded the guy and was running down main street. Jimmy was not paying attention where he was going, looking back, turned and ran into a No Parking sign. Right between the eyes. Put a big knot on his head and made him cross eyed for awhile. After high school I lost track of Jimmy but met up with him a few times. I always loved to listen for his spot on the news. I saw him at the opening for the Inn at Wise but could not get near to say hello. My heart aches for the family.
Stan Crabtree - Wise, Va.
Sheila, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family through this time. Vicky
SHELIA, I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's, passing. My heart goes out to you and your children. You have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Patty Newland
Gray, Tn.
SHELIA, I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's, passing. My heart goes out to you and your children. You have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Patty Newland
Gray, Tn.
Jim was a terrific storyteller and a terrific person. My condolences to Jim's family.
Shelia My heart goes out to you and the girls no words to describe the loss of the love of your life .I always felt you and Jimmy had a special love for each other it was just present when I was around you two seam like the only time we were ever around one another was in sickness or death but only a phone call a way to When I hurd on the news about Jimmys death i tryed ever phone number I had all were disconnected i call news station they took my name and number to give to you message Sara on Facebook no response would just want you to know how sorry I am and call anytime if you need me 423-357-4926 love you much my prayers are with you
Jim, gonna miss you, we had some great times running the roads, playing music,We spent one entire sunny afternoon at your mom and dad's graves remembering the good old days when life was sweet and tomorrow was gonna be another adventure for us. You became as successful as any man could ever be , The guy with the GOLDEN Voice and the Million Dollar Smile.Every time i pick up my drumsticks i'll be thinking of us doing the double drum thing, playing rhythms like we were one person.Well you beat me home little brother, Rest now with Buddy n Myrtle, LOVE YOU ALWAYS, Tuck Robinson
