Nick Blanton Obituary
Nick Blanton, 74, of Inman, SC, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at his home.
Nick was born in Inman on April 19, 1951, a son of the late Pearl (Burrell) and Broadus Blanton. He is survived by two sons, Jeff Blanton and Mark Blanton and his wife Amanda; a daughter, Ashley Jackson and her husband Jerry; seven grandchildren, Madison Richardson, Carter Blanton, Hudson Blanton, Cooper Blanton, Brantley Jackson, Ellie Jackson and Colton Jackson; three brothers, Walden Blanton and his wife Janice,Wilford Blanton and his wife Ann, Junior Blanton and his wife Chris; three sisters, Betty Jo Wood, Ann Cargile and Carolyn Emory and her husband Mike; a special friend, Sharon Parham. He was predeceased by, a brother, Wayne Blanton; two sisters, Virginia Blanton and Kathleen Ramsey.
Nick was the owner and operator of Blanton's Mowing Service and was a member of St. James United Methodist Church.
The family will conduct a memorial service Sunday, November 9, 2025 at St. James United Methodist Church, 213 N. Lanford Road, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29301 at 2:00 PM. Visitation will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to St. James United Methodist Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
26 E. Main Street PO Box 192, Inman, SC 29349
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