John T. Blanton, Jr.

John T. Blanton, Jr., 84, Orlando, passed away Sunday April 25, 2015. Born in Valdosta, GA, he was the son of the late Carey Estelle and John T. Blanton, Sr. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Charlene Courtenay Blanton, daughters Belinda Blanton Gowen and Vicki Blanton, grandchildren Joshua DeLoach, Angela Gowen, Elijah DeLoach, Karen Gowen and five great grandchildren Layla Gowen, Myra DeLoach, Kallie DeLoach, Elliot Troy DeLoach and Jackson DeLoach. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters Jim Blanton, Joann Albritton, Joyce Barrett and Jerome Blanton.

John retired with distinguished service from Martin Marietta (Lockheed) after 35 years. He was a longtime member of the Concord St. Church of Christ in Orlando, Florida. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, April 30th, 2015 at 11:30 am at the Concord St Church of Christ in downtown Orlando. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Valdosta. Arrangements coordinated by Dobbs Funeral Home, Orlando and McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta, GA.


Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home, Valdosta.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602