Herbert Blane Blanton, 69, of Paducah, KY, formerly of Cloverdale and Mitchell, IN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.
Blane was born in Bedford, IN on November 29, 1948 to Reginald and Eula Roberts Blanton. He was a member of IBEW Local #1360 and worked as a construction electrician, installing power stations throughout Indiana. After retirement, he drove a city transit bus in Greencastle, IN. He enjoyed golf, bingo, watching wrestling and especially being with his family. An animal lover, he leaves behind his dogs, Daisy, Jasmine, Koda, Sarge and Bella, and his cat, Tiger.
Surviving are his wife of forty-one years, Celeste Allen Blanton; children, Demetrius Layne Patton and fiancé Jennifer Carder of Paducah, Crystal Evonne Blanton of Paducah, and Derek Alexander Patton and wife Cherie of Bedford, IN; grandchildren, Chaise Patton, Dominic Patton, Elijah Patton, Jalin Burnette, Madeline Patton, and Molly Patton; and siblings, Sheila Knight of Mitchell, IN, Marilyn Johnson of Bedford, IN, Richard Gregory of Virginia, Michael Blanton of Missouri, Charles Blanton of Huron, IN, and Lloyd Blanton, Mitchell, IN.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Rita Knight; and his parents.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 1:30 pm at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. Burial will follow at Mt. Kenton Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 9:30am Tuesday at the funeral home.
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.milnerandorr.com.