Mark Blanton Obituary
Mr. Mark Douglas Blanton, 66, of Fayetteville, left the better place to be in the best place on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Mark was the sixth child born to Evelyn and Bill Blanton who always knew he was number one from the bottom up and was grateful to have a family dynamic that included loving parents, two big sisters, and three big brothers.
Mark was competitive in nature and always enjoyed being outdoors and near the water. Many of Mark’s fondest memories included snow skiing, water skiing, golf, and fishing. Anytime Mark could be at Lake Tillery with the sun shining on his face, it was a good time as this was truly Mark’s happy place.
Mark immensely enjoyed many years of employment with Powers-Swain Chevrolet where he made many close friends and created Cape Fear Team Corvette which brought him much joy. Mark enjoyed supporting his community by his involvement with the Santa’s Helpers Skate Party benefiting Falcon Children’s Home. Mark was often quick with an awkward joke, to offer a helping hand and assistance to others in need, he will be remembered for his huge heart.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 1:30 pm at Camp Ground United Methodist Church with Revs. Sarah Pitts and David Wade presiding. The burial will follow at LaFayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:30 at the church.
Mark is survived by his wife, Wendy Blanton; son, Matthew Blanton; mother, Evelyn Blanton; four siblings, David Blanton and wife Alice, Dyann Croteau, Marilyn Hutson and husband Bob, and Durant Blanton; eleven nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Blanton; father, Nathan “Bill” Blanton; and brother, Michael Blanton.
Mark loved his Camp Ground church family and was always grateful for them. The love they have shown him, and our family over the years, has always brought us comfort.
Memorials may be made to either Falcon Children's Home or Camp Ground United Methodist Church.
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610 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
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Bobby Monaco
February 2, 2023
I knew Mark for many years. He was a great fun loving person. So sorry for your loss.
michael parkins
February 1, 2023
mark was a good guy, did his taxes for years and enjoyed seeing him at lake tillery. mike parkins
Steve Carter
February 1, 2023
Always a laugh and a smile RIP my friend
Tony
February 1, 2023
My condolences to the family.
Rest in peace Mark.
Tony
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Karen Bondoc
February 1, 2023
Love, light, prayers & blessings for Mark & his family.
Morris & Cathy Toussaint
January 31, 2023
So Sorry for your family´s lose. Mark was always smiling and greeted us with a big "Hey friends!". Sending hugs, prayer and comfort to Wendy and the family.
Susan Briggs Zeiber
January 31, 2023
Mark was a true friend. He was a lot of fun to be around. He will be forever missed. Sending much love and prayers of comfort for his family.
Joe Kilgore
January 31, 2023
Our Prayers to all of you. We will miss him. Joe and Mary
Billy Scott
January 31, 2023
RIP Brother,!!
Billy Scott
January 31, 2023
I met Mark when I worked at Auto Brokers, we became friends working together there for 10+ years then I went to powerswain Chevrolet where we were always friends, spent some of the best times of my life up at lake Tillery along with Mark his wife Wendy Tiger,Clay
Chad and the whole family, we always worked up there but always found time to fish boat jetskis and everything else in between, say hi to your father Bill for me and Wanda and we'll see you on the other side brother,
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