Obituary of John Joseph Blank

John Joseph Blank Jr., 63, passed away on January 11, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Yvonne Blank Sr.; brother, Stephen Blank; and sisters, Janet and Pamela Blank. John is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Diann Blank; sons, John Blank and wife Susan, Michael, Christopher and Timothy Blank; stepdaughter, Stacy Neighbors and husband, Brooks; brothers, Roger Blank and wife, Terri, Norman Blank and wife, Pat; sister, Mary Alice Conklin; grandchildren Jordan, Erika and Makenley Neighbors, Savannah and Sydney Blank; niece, Angela and her daughters, Alina and Kennedy; beloved dog “Ditto”; and a host of other family and friends. John was very proud of his New England Roots, growing up in Warren, Rhode Island loving the Red Sox and Patriots. He was a skilled craftsman, artist, homebuilder and contractor. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling, cooking and doing things for others. He truly had a servant’s heart. John was a man of strong faith and loved helping his church and those in need. He was a dedicated father and devoted husband. John will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. A memorial service for John will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 10:00 am at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, TX 77581 with Pastor Steve Daily of Providential Baptist Church officiating.