Claude Shannon Blankenship Jr.

January 1, 1949 - July 11, 2020

Claude Shannon Blankenship, Jr. of Folsom, LA passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020. He was born on January 1, 1949 in Gulfport, MS to Claude Shannon Blankenship, Sr., and Mildred (Andrews) Blankenship. Claude grew up in Clarksdale, MS and graduated from Clarksdale High School. He had a successful career with Harrison Finance, eventually becoming President and proudly served in that capacity for 25 years. He was a devoted fan of the Saints and LSU Tigers. Claude was also a loving husband, dad, and Paw Paw, who will be greatly missed by all. Claude is survived by his daughter Lois Wynne Shamburger and her husband William L. Shamburger; his grandchildren Kallie and Mason Populis, Cody Shamburger, Chelsea Browning; and his great-grandchildren Millacen Browning, Kinleigh, Breesleigh, and Marlei Shugars, Layla and R.J. Mose. He is also survived by his sister Linda Lehman. Claude is preceded in death by his wife Cindy (Berryhill) Blankenship; his daughter Elaine Blankenship; his son Tripp Blankenship; his granddaughter Cynthia McCoy; his sister Diane Baker; and his parents. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433 on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 3:00 PM with visitation on Monday beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will take place in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Covington, LA on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM.