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Official Obituary of

Ernest Blanton

April 27, 1936 ~ April 6, 2019 (age 82) 82 Years Old

Ernest Blanton Obituary

Ernest Blanton, 82, of Delphos, passed away on April 6, 2019, at Vancrest Healthcare Center. He was born on April 27, 1936, in Kentucky to Erving and Ada (Gibson) Blanton; they both preceded him in death.

Ernest is survived by twin daughters; three sisters, Lillie Hoard of Breckinridge, MI, Maxine McAnney of Riverdale, MI, and Pauline (John) Jimenz of Bridgeport, MI; sister-in-law and close friend, David and Angela Olge and their son, Nicholas. He was preceded in death by his favorite German shepherd, Bear.

Ernest had worked as a roofer for many years and had served in the Marines.

Private services and burial will be at a later date. Arrangements are with Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delphos Veterans Council.