Charleston, South Carolina
May 3, 1947 - August 9, 2014 Dr. James Anthony Blanton – affectionately known as Tony, Coach Blanton, Coach B, Dr. Blanton, Doc and Big T – passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 9, 2014 in Fairhope, AL after many years of battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Born May 3, 1947 in...
Read MoreI still think of you fondly, Dr. Blanton. Thank you for believing in me, challenging me, and treating me as your equal when I was young. Your love and spirit are with me always. So glad I got to meet you.
Rachel Reyes
September 02, 2025 | School
I was truly saddened to hear of Dr. Blanton's passing. He was hands down one of the best teachers I have ever had. He taught me many lessons in the classroom, and even more lessons about life. As excellent of a teacher as he was, he was an even better person and his absence will be keenly felt.
Stephen Ellis
August 15, 2014 | Buford, GA
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Coach Tony Blanton, a gifted educator and one of my early inspirations. He was my 7th grade history teacher in the early 70's at Hammond, and I have never forgotten his engaging manner in the classroom. Few are those who can keep a crowd of 12 year olds hanging on your every word. Though Coach Blanton was my teacher for one brief year, he truly touched my life.
Alison Smith
August 15, 2014 | Mount Pleasant, SC
