Joseph Bertrand Blanford

Joseph Bertrand Blanford obituary, Louisville, KY

Joseph Bertrand Blanford

Joseph Blanford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Joseph E. Ratterman & Son - Southside on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Joseph (Jackie) Bertrand Blanford, 79, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. He served in the United States Army and survived the Vietnam War. He was a retired employee of Phillip Morris International.
Jackie is survived by his son, Michael Blanford; grandchildren: Joseph Willis and Ronnie Brown; 4 siblings: Martha Holt (Harold), Tom Blandford Jr., Linda Gibson, and Terry Blandford. He was preceded in death by his parents: T.A. and Grace Blandford; daughter, Tammy Lynn Blanford, and sister, Ann Sacheck.
Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery, details are yet to be determined. A special thanks to Rattermans Funeral Homes on Cane Run Road for their compassionate and professional care.
In lieu of flowers: donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Disabled American Veterans. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Joseph, please visit our Tree Store.

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