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1978
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2015
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Ezekial Blanton Obituary
He was born on November 28, 1978 in Orlando, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father, James Lee Blanton; his paternal grandmother, Marilyn Dowling; and his maternal grandfather, F. L. Williams.
He was active in Freedom United Foundation, a foundation that sells clothing with a percentage of all profits going to many charitable organizations. He attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Hot Springs and was employed as a sales representative for Final Touch Roofing. Zeke enjoyed life, especially sports. He was very fond of dirt bike riding and soccer.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Patricia and Carroll Spaugh of Sherman; his sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Robbie Vining of Hot Springs, Arkansas; two nephews, Tatum and Liam Vining; his maternal grandmother, Monica "Oma" Williams of Sherman; his paternal grandfather, Kingsley Dowling of Gainesville, Texas; one step-brother, David Spaugh of Dallas; and two step-sisters, Lisa Hoaglen of Sherman and Wendy Spaugh of Dallas.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Crossgate Church with Pastor Shawn Barnard officiating.
Visitation is Tuesday, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., at the church.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Thornton, Hayden Glisson, Elijah Blanton, Doug Myers, Doug Hayes, Greg Carney, Matt Everhart, Tyler Roach, Wayne Parsons and Chad Chaney.
Honorary pallbearers will be Blake Lester, Berto Baez, Mike Hendrickson, Lee Campbell, Taylor Lightcap, Brandon Young, Jake Spradlin, Jimmy Pender, Tommy Hefner, Levi Crise and Ryan Bridges.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Guest registry is at http://www.davis-smith.com.
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May 31, 2019
To the Blanton family.
May the God of all comfort strengthen you during this difficult time those who pass on God keeps in his memory and gives us a wonderful hope to look forward to in the near future Hosea 13:14.
shelia c
December 20, 2015
Sorry for your loss.
Carol Douglas
December 9, 2015
My prayers for you during this time of mourning. This is such a tragic loss. I pray for God's peace and comfort for each of you.
Carol Douglas
Lonnie Casey
December 8, 2015
R.I.P.
LONNIE
Tana Batterton
December 8, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the family of Zeke. Our memories from Dodd City Marina to Final Touch Roofing will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Zeke.
Tina, Tana , Franco and Family
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