Micheal Harmon Blanton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Micheal Harmon Blanton age 62, of Raven, Virginia has bagged his last buck and caught his last bass, and the squirrels and turkeys have nothing to worry about anymore. He drew his last earthly breath on Saturday, October 23, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. Micheal was born April 1, 1959, in Richlands, Virginia and was the son of Nancy Bishop Blanton and the late Johnny Harmon Blanton. He grew up in the land that grows coal, he loved being a coal miner and worked hard for many years to make a living for his family and was a proud member of the UMWA. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and made many precious memories with his sons. He truly enjoyed fixing things and tinkering around as a mechanic. Micheal was known for being stern, yet his heart would melt when it came to his family and grandkids. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He had attended the Raven Bibleway Church and had lived most of his life in the surrounding area. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his twin sons, Brandon Micheal Blanton and Brian Jefferey Blanton a loving nephew, Tommy Harmon John Blanton and a niece Robin Blanton Flory. Those that remain to carry on his spirit are his: Loving wife, Zeda Marletta Darlene Hurt Blanton of Raven, VA; Mother, Nancy Bishop Blanton of Mt. Vernon, OH; Sons : Michael Ryan Hurt Blanton, Jr. and wife, Kayla of Raven, VA Cory Blanton and fiancée Tiffany of Raven, VA Brandon Scott Blanton of Raven, VA; Sister, Kathy Blanton Criss of Cleveland, OH; Brother, Tommy H. Blanton and wife, Melanie of Washington. Grandchildren, Sophia Blanton, Kinley Blanton, Tatem Blanton, Mason Hurt Blanton, Whitley Hurt Blanton . Due to unexpected family illness, all services for Micheal Blanton has ben cancelled and a private gravesdie will conducted on Friday for Family members only. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia oversees arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Micheal Harmon Blanton

April 1, 1959 - October 23, 2021

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Micheal Harmon Blanton

April 1, 1959 - October 23, 2021

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