Kevin Lee Blanton

Kevin Lee Blanton, age 54, of Miamisburg, Ohio passed away peacefully at Kettering Health Main Campus on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was born on May 31, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio at Good Samaritan Hospital to the late Roy L. and Mary M. (Exline) Blanton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; niece, Amy Glasener; uncles, Franklin, Arthur, & Allen Exline, Malen Axline, Donald, Howard, Billy Joe, & Dorsey Blanton; aunts, Frances M. Exline, Phyllis Caddell, & Ethel Jordan; grannies, Grace Bolden & Bessie Exline; & grandpas, George Blanton, Granville Bolden, and Allen Exline.

Kevin is survived by his sister, Marilyn (Steve) Hiatt; great-nephew, Evan Bellman; aunt, Carolyn (Kenny) Penwell; & many cousins and loved ones.

He was a graduate of Fairmont High School class of 1986 in Kettering, Ohio. His previous jobs included cleaning office buildings prior to going on disability due to health issues.

Kevin loved Halloween. He always looked forward to October to see what new scary movies & items they would release. He enjoyed visiting Foy's in Fairborn to see how they decorated the town. He also loved going on the haunted hayrides. He was always ready for a good scare. He loved going to Memphis, Tennessee as often as he could to visit Graceland & anything else to do with Elvis Presley. Elvis was his all-time favorite performer. He loved collecting Elvis items & meeting Elvis fans on his trips.

Kevin adored the toys of the 1970's on which he grew up. He loved collecting them, too. He once said that the toys of the 1970's were the best ever made.

He loved to reminisce about the good ole days when he was growing up. All the fun trips to Fantasy Farm, LeSourdsville, & King's Island. Our trips to Tennessee to visit family & especially hanging out this his cousin Ricky & all the fun adventures they had together. Especially the one when they went camping in the mountains & something in the night was walking around their tent & they thought it might be a Bigfoot. Or after watching the movie "The Fog" at the drive in & on the way home it was foggy!

Kevin loved funny jokes, sayings & videos. They always made him laugh. He was an avid Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds fan.

He made a lot of special friends over the years & we Thank You for your support. A special Thank You goes out to his friend Kathy for being there for him.

A graveside service will be Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 1 PM at Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Dr. Dayton, Ohio 45409 with Rev. Dr. Joel Getts officiating.

Condolences may be shared at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com.