The Untold Truth Of The Curse Of Oak Island's David Blankenship Since the season 7 finale, titled Timeline, Dave hasnt appeared on the series. I can't remember which of the 3 episodes they mention it in though. Still, if not for that article, David wouldn't have wound up on Oak Island at all. Notably, he expressed his happiness about the lack of neighbors. But the main treasure has never been found and remains a mystery even to these explorers. To see my group you must Join because it is a private group. Tulsan David Blankenship enjoyed a career in which he stood at the forefront of the aerospace industry as an executive with Tulsa-based Rockwell International, where he began in the early 1960s. Evidently, we are in for a thrilling and gripping season yet. David Blankenship Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. He also resents what he perceives to be the shows habit of glossing over his fathers considerable achievements and the many trials, tribulations, and discoveries which characterized his 50-year-old treasure hunt, preferring to give other treasure hunters a proportionally undue spotlight. The team takes on a journey of finding historical artefacts and treasure. Also, we hear what might be in store for season 9. The treasure hunters kill time by exercising, planting trees, playing a First Nations-style skin drum, and engaging in a backyard construction project. Their efforts continue to bring the duo steps closer to the treasure they seek. I can not find a thing about him not being there. I read that David Blankenship passed in Nov 2020 they might bring that up in season 9. In early 2021, a special behind-the-scenes episode of "Drilling Down"aired (via History), which centered on the whereabouts of David. Dave Blankenship from The Curse of Oak Island is alive and well. Blankenship graduated from Webster High School in Tulsa and attended junior college at the Oklahoma Military Academy . The hit reality series returned for its eighth series on History Channel on Tuesday, November 10th.