Obituary of Ralph E. Blanton

Ralph E. Blanton, age 84, of Independence, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at The Seasons of Alexandria in Alexandria, KY.  He was a retired Material Control Checker for Ford Motor Company, a member of Community Family Church, a 32^nd Degree Mason, and a U.S. Navy Veteran.   His son, Chawn Blanton, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife (of 57 years) Carol Ricketts Blanton; daughter, Tara Bates (Tom); son, Charles Blanton; grandchildren, Eric Bates (Erin), Josh Bates (Megan), and Ashley Ramirez (Will); and great grandchildren, Emerson, Garrison, Greylen, Lakota, Ethan, Paisley, Willow, Isaac, Havana, Montana, and Gibson. 

Visitation will be Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon with services immediately following at Community Family Church, 11875 Taylor Mill Rd., Independence, KY 41051.  Memorials may be made to Community Christian Academy, 11875 Taylor Mill Rd., Independence, KY 41051.  Online condolences may be expressed to www.chambersandgrubbs.com.