Timothy Connor Blankenship formerly of Sullivan, Missouri was born on Oct. 3, 2005 in Joplin, Missouri to Aubrey Blankenship and K. Lauralee Davidson and passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at the age of 20 years.
Growing up in Sullivan, he attended local schools. He worked in a factory work, and had a career in HVAC and construction.
He loved basketball and spent countless hours on the outdoor courts of Sullivan perfecting his shots.
Connor had a soft spot for animals, particularly cats.
He accepted Jesus Christ into his life at an early age and held a special place in his heart for his Sunday School teacher, Brother Todd, who guided him in his spiritual journey.
Connor is survived by his infant children, Malachi and Talia; parents, Lauralee Davidson of Cuba, Missouri and Aubrey Blankenship of Sullivan, Missouri; brothers, Tristen Blankenship and Caliber Blankenship; three sisters, Trinity Blankenship, Jazi Blankenship and Ashley Cartwright; grandparents, Sandra Davidson of Sullivan, Missouri, Jerry Davidson of Doniphan, Missouri and Joann Mills of Sullivan, Missouri; great grandmother, Darlene Watson of Sullivan, Missouri; aunts and uncles, Courtney and Tracy Davidson of Gainesville, Georgia, Shane and Tiffany Davidson of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Dewey and Stephanie Blankenship of Sullivan, Missouri, Ariel Yep of Washington state and Hannah Blankenship of Sullivan, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 10:30 to noon on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri.
Services were held at noon on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan, Missouri with Rev. Erik Williams officiating.
Cremation has taken place.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan, Missouri.
