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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Walter Blanton
Walter
Blanton
Jul 9, 1946 — Jul 7, 2019
Walter Blanton's Obituary
On Sunday, July 7, 2019 Walter Alton Blanton, loving husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with the Lord. Walter was born July 9, 1946 to Harold and Doris Blanton of Columbus, MS. He attended Lee High School, where he played football under Hall of Fame Coach Billy Brewer. Walter went on to play college football under legendary Coach "Bull" Sullivan at East Mississippi Community College. Walter was married to the love
of his life, Judy Ledlow Blanton, for 53 years. They raised two sons, Shane of Jackson, Mississippi, and Lantz of Starkville, Mississippi. For twenty-two years, Walter worked for Chevron Oil. Called into ministry, Walter served the Lord at Palmer Home for Children in Columbus, Mississippi for several years before being called to serve at Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina for the past twenty-seven years. Throughout
those many years in ministry, Walter was a spiritual father, friend, and counselor to countless children in his care. His favorite Bible verse was Jeremiah 29:11.
Walter was preceded in death by his father, Harold and his mother Doris.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Judy, his son Shane (Dawn), their four sons, Shane, Jr., Seth, Sam, and Stone, and his son Lantz (Susan), their daughter Mandalin and son Gatlin. He is also survived by the many children the Lord brought to Truett and Wall Cottage. A private graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 9 at Decatur Cemetery in Decatur, Mississippi, followed by a memorial service Friday, July 12 at Broyhill Baptist Children's
Home in Clyde, North Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Broyhill Baptist Children's Home at 111 Sneed Drive, Clyde, North Carolina 28721
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