John Rex Blankenship, 74, of Sedona, Arizona died on Sunday, July 18th. He was born in Sheffield, Alabama on April 16, 1929. Mr. Blankenship was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force. He was a retired engineer, having worked in the aerospace industry for McDonnell Douglas. Mr. Blankenship is survived by two sons and their wives: Steven and Paula Blankenship of Cottonwood, Arizona; John and Carolyn Blankenship of Pleasantville, New York; a daughter and her husband: Kristen and Edward Barnett of Phoenix, Arizona; two sisters: Barbara Windsor of Mississippi; Grace Atchley of Alabama; a brother: Lincoln Blankenship of Alabama and seven grandchildren. Westcott Funeral Home of Cottonwood, is assisting the Blankenship Family with arrangements. No Public services have been planned. Memorial Donations may be sent to the Resident Activity Fund C/O Kachina Point 505 Jacks Canyon Road, Sedona,AZ 86336