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Dr. James Randolph Blanchard Jr.

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James Blanchard Obituary

>BLANCHARD Dr. James Randolph Blanchard Jr. left this earthly world for eternal life on Sunday, April 29, 2007. Dr. Blanchard was born in Newport News, Va. on June 15, 1947 to James R. Blanchard Sr. and Ellen B. Blanchard. As a young man he enjoyed sports, playing baseball, football and basketball. He earned honors for his skills in baseball and went on to play semi-professionally for the Kansas City Royals farm club. A graduate of Warwick High School, Dr. Blanchard received a B.S. in Math from Duke University and his dental degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army 11th Airborne and the National Health Service Corps. Dr. Blanchard was devoted to his family and friends. Dr. Blanchard was a Gloucester resident for the last 26 years where he enjoyed serving the community through his practice of family and cosmetic dentistry. He took a great deal of pride in the many bonds he formed through his dental practice. Dr. Blanchard was preceded in death by his parents and a son, K. Scott Blanchard. He is survived by Linda, his loving wife of 33 years; their daughter, Karen Crone and her husband, Kipp; their son, Jimmie and his wife, Emily. He is also survived by his two granddaughters, Erica and Chelsea Crone. Dr. Blanchard's family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses and friends who assisted him during his long battle with leukemia. Celebration of life service, officiated by Reverend Wellford Tiller, will be held 5 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2007 at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Inurnment will be private. The family will receive friends from 4 until 5 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. In memory of Dr. Blanchard, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 600 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10016 or to Watts Street Baptist Church's Stanley Mission House, 800 Watts Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from May 2 to May 3, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for James Blanchard

21 Entries

Janee Arrington

June 13, 2007

Happy Birthday Dr.Blanchard

love,

Janee Arrington

John & Carole Borg

May 8, 2007

Dear Linda and Family:

We didn't get to spend a lot of time with you and Ranny, but your loss is our loss. We have some wonderful memories of him. May it help you to know that your friends share your sorrow.

Janice Johnson

May 5, 2007

Linda, Karen, and Jimmy
Please know that our thoughts and prayes are with your family during this time of loss.

Connie L. Mc Cuistion

May 4, 2007

Dear Aunt Linda, Karen, and Jimmie
I didn't get to know my Uncle very well but have wonderful memories. He was a kind and gentle man. One whom I will remember and miss. To Aunt Linda, Karen and Jimmie. I Love you all very much .

Janee arrington

May 4, 2007

Dr. Blanchard was a great dentist I remember as a little kid he would always tease me about one thing or the other and he would always tell me how I needed to stop sucking my thumb well now I wish I had listened to him sooner because now I have an open bite and I am a tounge thruster. Anyway he was a great dentist and no one can replace him. I don't know who will be my dentist now, but I hate to leave Dr. Blanchard's office yes, I said Dr. Blanchard's office because to me it will always be his office cause I grew up with Karen and Linda who aren't there anymore and Diana (she's a riot) always makes me laugh when I go in there and oh yeah then there is Susan who has been there forever and we can't forget Casey can't tell her from Susan on the phone. I will miss him forever. Take care and I love all you guys Karen, Jimmy and Linda.

Janee

sam allaun

May 4, 2007

LINDA AND FAMILY---We were saddened to learn of Rannys passing. What a pleasure it was to have shared some of life with you, Ranny and family. Our thoughts are with you.
Sam & Marilynne Allaun

Wally & Dianne JOHNSON

May 3, 2007

Linda & Family,
Most people wouldn't be able to relate to my feelings but the most relaxing times during my career in the dental chair were spent with Jimmy. What a wonderful and careing person. It was a privilage to have known him! Our thoughts and prayers are w/you and your family.

Arthur Morgan

May 3, 2007

Ranny was my best friend in High School. We played football and baseball together for all of our high school years and went to Duke together ... Ranny for baseball and I for football. We played freshman football and baseball together at Duke. After that Ranny begrudgingly gave up football and I gave up baseball. Ranny was a great athlete and teammate, but even a better person. He was a great friend, always there with his sense of humor, helping me meet life as a student-athlete. We shared a lot together as young men and I've missed his friendship over the years since college. I'm sure that Ranny was a good family man and friend throughout his life and will be missed by many. My condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends. God rewards good people and I'm sure Ranny is already enjoying his place in God's presence.

Dave Guilliams

May 3, 2007

Linda and family,

During my Warwick High School days, and for many years thereafter, Ranny and I were old running mates chasing dreams in and around the tidewater area. He was the brightest, most honest and decent person I have ever met, then and now. I am proud to have had the opportunity to know him and am sure he will be missed by anyone that had the pleasure of his acquaintance.

Melanie and Bob Campbell

May 3, 2007

Dear Linda, Karen and Jimmie,

I'm sorry I cannot be with you to honor my wonderful brother-in-law. His artistry in everything he did, his cheerful good nature, and a smile that lit the world will never be forgotten. I love all of you.

Casey Shaw

May 2, 2007

Linda Karen Jimmie and the rest of the family-

I am so sorry to hear about Dr B. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. It was a pleasure to have gotten to work side by side with such a great man.

Casey Shaw

David Hickman

May 2, 2007

Randy was one of by best friends through high school. I looked up to him as a friend, mentor and team-mate. He helped me learn how to play team sports and how to carry yourself through wins and losses. Even though I have not seen him in a few years, I will always consider him one of my best friends, He will be missed.

Lee Kinney

May 2, 2007

To Linda, Karen and Jimmie and the rest of the family,

You have been in my thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time. It has been my pleasure and privilege to know Ranny and to be considered among your friends. My eyes are full of tears for this huge loss, but my heart is full of happy memories of an awesome man who loved his family and friends, loved his profession, and loved adventures. He threw such energy into everything he did, and he accomplished everything he set out to do with grace...everything except win this final battle. We will all greatly miss Ranny here on earth, and none more than you all, but I know that Heaven is a brighter place today because Ranny is there. May God bless you and your family.

Tina Garner

May 2, 2007

Aunt Linda, Karen & Jimmie,

I will be with you in spirit on Friday. I send you all my love and heartfelt wishes. I will forever treasure my childhood memories of my loving Uncle Ranny. I will be thinking of you with love. Tina & family in Arizona

SUSAN COCKERHAM

May 2, 2007

DR. BLANCHARD WAS A WONDERFUL CARING PERSON AND DENTIST. HE TOOK GREAT PRIDE IN HIS WORK. AND TREATED EVERY ONE OF HIS PATIENTS AS THEY WERE A MEMEBER OF HIS FAMILY. HE IS GREATLY MISSED BY ALL THAT HAVE WORKED WITH HIM AND BY ALL OF HIS PATIENTS. LINDA,JIMMIE AND KAREN ALL OF YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY ALL OF OUR MEMORIES BRING US COMFORT. GOD BLESS AND WE LOVE YOU,
FROM ALL OF US AT HAYES FAMILY DENTISTRY

Laurie Benton

May 2, 2007

Dear Linda, Karen, and Jimmie,

Our hearts are breaking. Just wanted you to know we have kept tract of Ranny through Polly. My family and I will miss him and always remember the wonderful things you did for us. My thoughts and prayers have been with you and I will see you all on Friday.

Love, Laurie, Clif, and Sean Benton

Janet Tavares

May 2, 2007

My deepest regards to Linda and the family on the loss of one fine gentleman. I will always remember his huge prescence and his wonderful smile. He cared about all of his patients and always made you feel special. He was one of a kind!

ANN GARLAND SEARS

May 2, 2007

RANNY WAS A CHILDHOOD FRIEND, I HAVE MANY GREAT MEMORIES.HE WAS SO SPECIAL TO MY MOTHER. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO LINDA AND THE FAMILY.

Lynn & Denny Parris

May 2, 2007

Love to Linda, Karen and Jimmie. Your are in our prayers. We love you Linda

Lynn & Denny

Suzanne Sterling

May 2, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Dr. Blanchard will be missed greatly.

Teresa Sullivan and Suzanne Sullivan-Sterling

The Carters

May 2, 2007

Dr. Blanchard was a gentle and great dentist.
To the family you have our deepest sympathy and celebate his life with thy memories.

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