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Leonard Blanton Obituary
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 following the service at Lakeview Memory Gardens.
Leonard was the widower of Virginia Falls Blanton. He was a retired supervisor from Cannon Mills and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in the First Infantry Division during WWII, earning two Purple Hearts.
He is survived by daughter, Linda Turner (Harvey Gene) of York; granddaughters, Shawn Stanton-Carr (Charles) and Ashley Turner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the York Branch YMCA, 103 East Madison St., York, SC 29745.
Online condolences to the family may be made at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.
Bratton Funeral Home in York is serving the Blanton family.
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Lynette Townsend
September 1, 2012
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 good to talk with you briefly the other day and I will be praying for you and yours during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Lynette Townsend
Alan Rogers
August 29, 2012
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.
Teri Andrews-Carpenter
August 29, 2012
Linda and family,
So sorry for your loss. Its been a while but I loved your dad's dedication to his workouts. Great man!
Nadine Henry
August 29, 2012
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.
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August 29, 2012
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
HARRY ANN WALDEN
August 29, 2012
LINDA AND FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
PAMELA FALLS CROUSE
August 29, 2012
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.
Pat Mellon
August 29, 2012
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.
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