John Blanton

John L. Blanton, 87, of Goose Creek, SC passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Born on June 1, 1937 in Bryson City, NC, he was the son of the late Bonnie Bridges Blanton and the late Robert Blanton.

He was a member of Tri-City Baptist Church. He served in the military for 20 years in the US Navy. He worked at Detyens Shipyard, worked on cars, worked the bus ministry for GLBC, and taught Sunday school. He was a soul winner! 

John is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Don Blanton and Lee Blanton; and his sister, Hazel Laws.

John is survived by his wife, Frances Blanton; his son, Ronald Blanton (Amy); his daughter, Debbie Center (Rick); his 6 wonderful grandchildren; and his 6 wonderful great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends for a visitation Monday, August 19, 2024 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM immediately followed by the funeral service from 2:00PM to 3:00PM at Tri-City Baptist Church, 152 Lazy Hill Rd., Moncks Corner, SC 29461. The entombment will follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens, 3345 S. Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC 29461.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tri-City Baptist Church for the gym fund.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation, 869 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, SC 29445, 843-553-1511.