Leonard-Blanton-Obituary

Leonard Blanton

York, South Carolina

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YORK - Mr. Robert Leonard Blanton, 87, of 107 Norris Avenue, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at his home in York, S.C.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at Lakeview Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Tom McPhail officiating. The family will receive friends...

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To Mr. Blanton's family,

When I worked the early morning shift at the YMCA, Mr. Blanton would normally stop to chat with me. I enjoyed him very much with all his stories about many things.

I was amazed at watching him workout so hard for a man of his age, how well he took care of himself and how social he was.

I think he was one of the first at the Complex to walk and definitely one of the first at the Y.

As I said before, I thoroughly enjoyed knowing him. It was...

I came to know Leonard at the York YMCA over the last year. He always had a smile and loved telling me stories about WWII and talking sports. He was such an inspiring and friendly man. I will truly miss him.

Linda and family,
So sorry for your loss. Its been a while but I loved your dad's dedication to his workouts. Great man!

Linda and Harvey Gene, My prayers and thoughts are with you. Leonard was a dear friend and will be missed. He and my mother had many, many long talkes during his long illness. He is no longer in pain and free from worry. He was an American Hero and will be missed. Please know we are all here for you.

I used to walk with Leonard everyday at the park. He was always such an inspiration to me and everyone else. He had such a bright light in him and he will be sorely missed. Christine Allsopp

LINDA AND FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU. YOU WERE ALWAYS SO PROUD TO BE IN SUCH GREAT SHAPE. TELL EVERYVILLE HELLO IN HEAVEN, YOU'LL MEET WITH VIRGINIA AGAIN. AND LINDA AND FAMILY YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

I am so sorry to hear of Leonard's passing. He was a good friend. I met him while walking at the park and he would never leave me out there alone. He always waited on me to finish and we left together. My prayers are with you at this time.