John

John "Jack" Watkins Blanton

This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, John "Jack" Blanton. We will remember him forever.
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Candle lit  by Rixhard Kemper on November 8th, 2017

I will miss my former player whose determination and accepting of an challenge in high school and later in life was met with, "I  got this." His love of life and smiling face will be missed. He mad be gone but he will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace good friend until we meet again

Candle lit  by Elise Ott on November 8th, 2017

Rest in peace Jack, I will miss you my friend.

Candle lit  by David Saunders on November 8th, 2017

Jack was a bright light whose friendship and drawl made every day of school better.  Rest in peace, and thank you for the time we had.

Candle lit  by Thomas Armata on November 8th, 2017

We worked together for 15+ years at SEOPF and we had some great moments.  I have many fond memories of Jack and I can still envision him sitting in front of his computer cursing at it (Windows probably crashed during his fantasy league session).  I always admired his courage in making the midlife career move.  We all have great memories of Jack and will miss him every day.

Candle lit  by Deborah Cook on November 9th, 2017

The death of a loved one is devastating and painful. May you find comfort in Jehovah's promise of an earthly paradise found at Revelation 21:4, 5 and  Psalms 37:11, 29.

Please accept my condolences for your loss.

Candle lit  by Walter Lindsey on November 9th, 2017

Back in the day, I remember Jack as a good kid with a razor sharp wit. May the Peace of God be upon his friends and family in this time of sorrow.

Walt Lindsey,  STC '75

Candle lit  by Bill Wolle on November 13th, 2017

Still reeling at the loss of one of my closest friends. Jack, who I met at Wm. & Mary nearly four decades ago, loved his family, was funny, witty, serious, loyal and trustworthy to the point I listed him as someone to manage my estate if I died. They broke the mold with Jack. He was a good listener and conversationalist. I will miss his deep laugh, sound advice and mostly his company.  

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