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Birth	:	24 Sep 1936 Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	15 Oct 2021 Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Frederick Memorial Gardens, Gaffney, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.1060982, -81.6949997
Description	:	OBITUARY - Posted by Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC on Friday, October 15, 2021 JOHNNY BENSON BLANTON (September 24, 1936 - October 15, 2021) ~ Gaffney, SC - - John Benson Blanton, 85, of 1024 Pacolet Highway, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. ~ Born in Gaffney, he was the son of the late James Lewis Blanton and Eunice Martin Blanton. He was a graduate of Gaffney High School and a United States Army Veteran, having served in Korean War. He was retired owner/operator of Johnny Blanton's... Read More	OBITUARY - Posted by Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC on Friday, October 15, 2021 JOHNNY BENSON BLANTON (September 24, 1936 - October 15, 2021) ~ Gaffney, SC - - John Benson Blanton, 85, of 1024 Pacolet Highway, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. ~ Born in Gaffney, he was the son of the late James Lewis Blanton and Eunice Martin Blanton. He was a graduate of Gaffney High School and a United States Army Veteran, having served in Korean War. He was retired owner/operator of Johnny Blanton's Wrecker Service. He enjoyed restoring tractors and old trucks and bicycles and donated bicycles to various children's organizations. Mr. Blanton was a member of Southside Baptist Church. ~ Surviving are two nieces, Valarie Huskey of Boiling Springs and Debbie Mikota (Dr. Bruce) of Roebuck; two nephews, Greg Blanton (Brenda) of Shelby and Steven Blanton (Libby) of Gaffney; a sister-in-law, Wilma Blanton of Gaffney; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. ~ Mr. Blanton was preceded in death by two brothers, David V. Blanton and Woodrow Blanton; and sister, Beatrice B. Allison. ~ A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Frederick Memorial Gardens with Mr. Ashby Blakely officiating. The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery. ~ In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-1905 or Shriners Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC, 29605. ~ The family will be at their respective homes. ~ Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC

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Johnny Benson Blanton's memorial is located at: Frederick Memorial Gardens, Gaffney, Cherokee County, USA.
When did Johnny Benson Blanton death?
Johnny Benson Blanton death on 15 Oct 2021 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Johnny Benson Blanton's memorial?
Latitude: 35.1060982
Longitude: -81.6949997

Family Members:

Parent

James Lewis Blanton

(1896 - 1976)

Eunice Martin Blanton

(1902 - 1999)

Siblings

James Woodrow Blanton

(1923 - 2009)

David Vester Blanton

(1925 - 2014)

Beatrice Blanton Allison

(1933 - 1997)

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Coordinate: 35.1060982, -81.6949997

2. Camp Cemetery
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8. Jolly Cemetery
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14. Providence Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.0731550, -81.7048960

16. Twin Lake Rd Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.0692800, -81.6796400

17. Smith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.0903015, -81.7399979

18. Ellis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1396470, -81.6666000

19. Linder Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.0942001, -81.7442017

20. Jones Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1185989, -81.6444016

21. Furnace Place Cemetery
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22. Michael Gaffney Family Cemetery
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23. Cherokee County Administration Building
Gaffney, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0734240, -81.6486400

24. Limestone Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Gaffney, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0715840, -81.6502770