Leon Frederick Blankenship, Jr. "Butch" began his journey through life on November 28, 1955. He was born to parents Leon Frederick Blankenship, Sr. and Mildred J. Blankenship in Grambling.
At an early age Leon was baptized in Mt. Zion Baptist Church located in Grambling. He was trained up in the right way and learned to always carry God’s word in his heart. He had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. Leon used the gift granted to him from above to sing praises to God as a member of the choir.
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