Jeff J Blanks, III

Jeff J. Blanks, III, 73, of Marked Tree, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born in Mexico, Missouri on August 26, 1944 to the late Jeff J. and Naomi Mai Williamson Blanks. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marked Tree. He served in the National Guard and was a member of the Lions Club years ago in Trumann. He was plant manager for Todd Manufacturing in Ripley, Tennessee and Salant Manufacturing in Trumann. He was also self-employed.Survivors include; his wife of 42 years: Eva Blanks of the home; three sons: Jeff K. Blanks, Jerry W. Phillips, and Scott E. Phillips; one sister: Barbara Blanks; seven grandchildren: Candi Daniels, Lindsey Lowrey, Ashley Vance, Cortney Welander, Nathan Brown, Jerry Phillips, Jr. and Addie Blanks; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; two daughters: Anita K. Blanks and Terry J. Walker; and one brother: George H. Blanks.In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to First United Methodist Church in Marked Tree.The family request private services under the direction of Faith Funeral Service.