Richmond, Virginia
BLANCHARD, Arthur E. III, 69, of Richmond, died September 14, 2010. He is survived by his two children, Art Blanchard IV and wife, Sach, and Michele Gibrall and husband, George; four grandchildren, Asheton Richards, Jacob and Zachary Gibrall, and Brady Blanchard; four sisters, Teresa Crouch, Shirley Pace, Carolyn Talbott and Marianne Lafoon; two brothers, Jimmy Blanchard and George Moltz III; a special niece, Donna Crouch; and many other nieces and nephews. Arthur enjoyed spending time with his family, dogs Rudy and Justin, and especially his grandchildren. The family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday at St. Benedict's Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Hume-Lee Transplant Center at MCV.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday and days before that too,
I think of you in silence I often speak your name
All I have are memories and your picture in a frame
Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part
God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart
Love and miss you dad.
Michele
March 12, 2011
Dad,
Thinking of you and missing you more with each passing day.
Love, Michele
March 10, 2011
I know that you may not remember me , but bubba was my brother in law. I remember you from a very young age and always thought you were very kind. May GOD bless your family in there time of sorrow. I know Carol very well, Carol may God be with you in your trying times. I would like for you to contact me if you will. We had fun at THE RIVER. Thinking of you and your fam[ly, Vickie Woodfin Sanderson (Zachs Mom) the golden retriever.
Vickie Sanderson
March 08, 2011 | Ashland, VA
You will be greatly missed. God Bless.
anonymous
September 21, 2010 | Richmond, VA
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Gwen Ambrose
September 17, 2010 | Chesterfield, VA
Mr. Arthur, You will be missed by everyone! Reagan says to tell you that your boo-boos will be all better in heaven and she will look for you there someday! Your "Byrd" Family will miss your smiling face tremendously!
Kim Adams
September 17, 2010 | Richmond, VA
As one of those girls from St. Patrick's
that had a crush on Arthur, I would just like to tell you how sorry I am. He was always so kind to us younger kids.
Theresa DeQuatro Shibley class of '65
September 16, 2010
Mr. B...I remember just how funny you are and hanging out watching the Redskins. I enjoyed "messing" with Art and Michele about who was gonna win the Redskins/Cowboys game...I just know they won this year just for YOU! I will miss you and your smile....Love Leane Elliott
Leane Elliott
September 16, 2010 | Mechanicsville, VA
Michelle, Gary and I send our condolences. May the support of your family and friends help you through this difficult time.
Holly Davis
September 16, 2010 | Powhatan, VA