Bob was born in Paintsville, Kentucky to Hade and Dorothy (Tackett) Blanton. Bob enjoyed fishing, cooking and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was devoted to the Lord and loved to spend time reading and studying the Bible.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn (Pratt) Blanton and his children, Robert Blanton, Angela (John) Lewis, David (Lisa) Blanton, Kimberly (Jeff) Armstrong, and Matthew (Shellie) Blanton. Also survived by eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; four brothers, Chuck (Cheryl) Blanton of Missouri, Thomas (Marian) Blanton of Mansfield, Harold (Judy) Blanton of Mansfield, and Gary (Donna) Blanton of Shelby; and three sisters, Shirley Blanton of Mansfield, Phyllis Blanton of Shelby, and Sandy (Martin) Spurgeon of Shelby. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Vernon Blanton and Michael Blanton.
Friends and family may visit on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington Springmill Road from 2:00-5:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Glenn G. Baker on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 1:30 pm. Internment will be at Windsor Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Association.
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