Steven Michael Blankenship

July 24, 1963 – August 14, 2026

Steven Michael Blankenship, 63, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the home of his daughter, Stacy, surrounded by his loving family.

Steven was born on July 24, 1963, in Livonia, Missouri, to Orville and Lucille Aretha Jackson Blankenship. He was united in marriage to Margaret Long, and together they were blessed with one daughter, Stacy.

Steven was a man who loved his family deeply. His daughter, Stacy, and granddaughter, Kassidy, were the center of his world, and his final days were spent in the loving care of his family. Even as his body grew tired, Steven continued to fight with a strength that amazed those around him.

Steven enjoyed the simple things in life and found joy in boxing, cars, and music. He was gentle-hearted, loyal, and always willing to help those he cared about. Steven also worked for a time as a car detailer at Ross Auto Sales in LaPlata, Missouri.

Steven is survived by his daughter, Stacy Blankenship, and granddaughter, Kassidy Gibbs, both of St. Joseph, Missouri; sisters, Ruth Ann Rogers of Charlotte, North Carolina, Nona Bridgman of Kirksville, Missouri, and Linda Thomson of Hamilton, Missouri; along with nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John Blankenship, Sammy, Jackie and Junior Wayne Weaver; sisters, Mary Alice Farley and Rosemary Flynn.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:30p.m. at the Norman Funeral Home in Lancaster, Missouri. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery in Livonia, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of the Norman Funeral Home in Lancaster, Missouri.