Ray Marcus Blanton

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Mcalister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - James Island Location

Posted events

December 13, 2023

Dec

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Appalachian Funeral Services

165 Skyland Drive, Sylva, NC 28779

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Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Appalachian Funeral Services

165 Skyland Drive, Sylva, NC 28779

Mcalister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - James Island Location

Posted an obituary

December 13, 2023

Ray Blanton Obituary

Ray Marcus Blanton, a beloved member of the Sylva, NC community, passed away on December 10, 2023, at the age of 84. Born on January 9, 1939, in his beloved hometown, Ray's vibrant spirit and zest for life touched the hearts of all who knew... Read Ray Blanton's Obituary