MSG John Alvin Blanton , 74 of 705 Bullard Street, Roseboro, NC died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Fayetteville VA Hospital, Fayetteville, NC surrounded by family and friends.

The funeral service will be held at 2pm, Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Lakewood High School, Salemburg, NC with the Rev. Harry Hines officiating. Burial with military honors in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Clinton, NC.

MSG Blanton is survived by WIFE -Ellen Blanton of the home; MOTHER -Helen McAfee of Shelby, NC; DAUGHTERS -Ellenita Blanton-Golding of Fayetteville, NC, Kimly Blanton of Winterville, NC, Dutchess Hunter of Perry, GA, Nikki Blanton of Winterville, NC; SON -John Blanton, II of High Point, NC; SISTERS -Offia Blanton of Shelby, NC, Flossie Hardin of Kings Mountion, NC, Billie Jo Moore of Lexington, NC; BROTHERS -Bob Blanton of Newark, NY and Roy Blanton of Shelby, NC; 3 grandchildren .


Visitation at the Funeral Home
Friday, June 13, 2014
12pm-8pmFamily Hour: 6pm-8pm


In Lieu of Flowers make donations Patients Care Services of the Fayetteville VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC c/o Dr. Joyce A Hines.


Lakewood High School
245 Lakewood School Road
Salemburg, NC 28385