Jack Blanton Obituary
Jack Arthur Blanton, 74 of Middletown, Indiana, formerly of Harlan, passed away at his home on March 12, 2025. He was born to the late Byrd and Lucinda Blanton on August 19, 1950.
Mr. Blanton is preceded in death by his Parents; Brother, Harry Blanton; Sisters, Mary Mullagin, Lena Hensley, Berdina Hensley, Gail Schrader, Brenda Rouse and Sherry Smith.
Jack is survived by his Sisters, Deborah Holets and Husband Ray and Jean Gibson and Husband Bill; Seven Nieces, Eleven Nephews and a host of Great Nieces and Nephews, Cousins, Family and Friends will also mourn his passing.
Visitation will begin at 12PM on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in the Chapel of Mount Pleasant Funeral Home until the Funeral hour of 2PM with Spencer Burkhart officiating and Leon Hensley delivering a Eulogy. Burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Jack Arthur Blanton.
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122 N Cumberland Ave., Harlan, KY 40831
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