BLANKENBAKER, JOHN E., 83, of Louisville, passed away Friday, June 9, 2008 at the Hosparus Inpatient Pavilion. He was a native of New Albany, IN, World War II Army Veteran and a Engineer for Dexatac Co. He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Whitley) Blankenbaker; two brothers, Byron H. and Samuel T. Blankenbaker. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Friday at the Neurath and Underwood Funeral Home 725 East Market Street. Interment in Louisville Memorial Gardens, East. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.