David Earl Blanton

David Earl Blanton, age 70, of Willard, NC left this earthly life on Thursday, January 9, 2025, for his heavenly home to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

Born on October 29, 1954, in Pender County, David was the son of the late Willie and Martha Leary Blanton.  He was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

David was a member of Penile PFWB Church and a longtime member of Willardlea Ruritans.  He was a former member of Penderlea Volunteer Fire Department.  David worked for one company until his retirement. His employment began with E&B Gas Company who later became Collier-Rose Gas Company, then became Diversified Energy and now Sharp Energy.    

Surviving to cherish his memory is his devoted wife of 45 years, Stephanie Wells Blanton; his daughters, Julie Carter (Bobby) of Clinton and Lyn Blanton (Don) of Willard; the apple of his eye and granddaughter, Jordan Carter; brothers, Michael Blanton (Carol) of Loris, SC and sisters Diane Jones (Jimmy) of Harrells and Betty Ann Carroll (Robert) of Lillington, NC; sister of his heart Annette McEachin in Willard; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many, many friends who loved David dearly.

David was a loving husband and caring father, grandfather, brother and friend.  He was a simple man who enjoyed the simplest things in life, but his greatest joy was family and friends.  David was an avid tractor fan. He enjoyed bringing home tractors no matter what shape they were.  David was also into auctions.  He enjoyed going to auctions whether he bought anything or not.  Mostly he enjoyed the fellowship of people. David never met a stranger and was a people’s person.  He loved everyone and was loved by everyone who knew him.  With a heart of gold, David would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need.  Since David’s retirement, he probably repaired and serviced more heaters than he did when employed.  No matter when he was called, you could depend on him to show up and fix the problem.  David was a great Christian man who did not have to tell people he was a Christian.  Just being in his presence you would know he was by the way he talked and carried himself.  David will surely be missed, but he will never be forgotten.   

“The strength of a simple man is the way of the Lord.”

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Peniel Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Joe Foster and Mr. J.L. Giddeons officiating. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial gifts be sent in memory of David to Willardlea Ruritans, 104 N. Cowan Street, Burgaw, NC  28425 or to Penile PFWB Church, 2415 Willard Road, Willard, NC 28478.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Wallace.   910-285-4005

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