George Thomas Blanton, 92, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on Friday, September 5, 2014 after a valiant struggle with Alzheimers.

He was born on May 22, 1922 in Duplin County and was the son of the late John Bunyon and Rosetta Raynor Blanton. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruth Matthews Blanton; his daughter, Claudia Kennedy; sister, Lessie Mae Batchelor and brothers, Rudolf Blanton, Lummie Blanton and Carroll Blanton.

Mr. Blanton served his country honorably in the US Army and was a member of First Baptist Church of Wallace.

He is survived by his devoted daughters, Emily B. Luck and husband, Wayne of Norman and Sue Baker and husband, Alan of Wallace; grandchildren, Lisa Farfour and husband, James, Barrett Baker and wife, Stacey, Suzanne Luck, Matt Luck, Josh Luck and wife, Melanie, Mike Danzeisen and Grant Danzeisen; great grandchildren, Benjamin Farfour, Peyton Farfour, Oliver Baker, Jake Luck, Claire Luck, Jessica Danzeisen, Jamie Danzeisen and Megan Danzeisen; brothers, Charlie Blanton and Joe Blanton (Sarah), both of Wallace.

George was a devoted husband and caring father, grandfather and brother who loved his family dearly. He found great joy in the simplest things but his great joy was spending time with his family. With a gentle spirit and a kind heart, he acquired many friends throughout the years as he worked at Z.J. Carters in Wallace. His favorite past times were spending time with his family and friends and drawing, which he was very talented. George was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. He will surely be missed but cherished memories of him will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved George.

Graveside funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Luck officiating.

Burial will follow in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service at the cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be given to the Gideons International, c/o Harry Bradshaw, PO Box 572, Wallace, NC 28466.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace, 612 S. Norwood Street, Wallace, NC 28466, 910-285-4005Graveside funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery