- Date Of Birth: January 9, 1965
- Date Of Death: January 14, 2022
- State: Kentucky
Jerry Blanton, age 57, of Salt Lick, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.
Born January 9, 1965, in Paintsville, Jerry was a son of the late Melvin and Fay Spencer Blanton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Joe Blanton in 2012.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Lilah Thompson Blanton, whom he married September 25, 2008, a daughter, Kayla Montalvo (Manuel) of Mt. Sterling; a step-daughter, Sheena Thompson of Salt Lick; two brothers, Gary Blanton (Diana) of Owensboro and Melvin Junior Blanton of Salt Lick; two sisters, Shirley Blanton (Sandy Estridge) of Winter Park Florida, and Debbie Botner of Beattyville; and six grandchildren.
Jerry was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of Morehead American Legion Post No. 126 and Veterans of Foreign War Post No. 1834.
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