Dylan Blanks Obituary
Dylan Scott Blanks, 27, of Folkston, Georgia passed away at his home on Monday, November 24, 2025. He was born in St. Marys, Georgia on April 23, 1998. Dylan was a 2015 graduate of James Madison High School.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Vernon Blanks and Lenora Blanks; and nephew: Conrad Ray.
He is survived by his parents: Greg Blanks (Hannah) and Denise Ray (David); grandparents: Reavis & Judy Drury and Betty Ray; siblings: Macie Ray, Ryan (Hanna) Ray and Carter Ray; aunts: Tera (Billy) Leitch and Danielle (Chris) Wright; uncles: Tony (Shirley) Blanks and Quint (Anita) Blanks; cousins: Ellisa Blanks, Britany Davis, Trent (Misty) Leitch, Dalton Burnsed, Abby Burnsed, Beau Leitch and Emma Duncan; nephews: Hollis Ray and Gordy Ray; niece: Braelynn Ray; and numerous other nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A visitation will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home. Memorialization will be by cremation.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardrobersonfh.com. Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home is honored to serve the Blanks/Ray family.
526 Oakwood Street, Folkston, GA 31537
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