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John Blanton Obituary

John Blanton GOOSE CREEK - John L. Blanton, 87, of Goose Creek, SC, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. John is survived by his wife, Frances Blanton; his son, Ronald Blanton (Amy); his daughter, Debbie Center (Rick); his 6 wonderful grandchildren; and his 6 wonderful great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, immediately followed by the Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, both at Tri-City Baptist Church 152 Lazy Hill Rd., Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Entombment will follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens, Moncks Corner, SC. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation, 869 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, SC 29445, 843-553-1511.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2024.

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Aug

19

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tri-City Baptist Church

152 Lazy Hill Rd., Moncks Corner, SC

Aug

19

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Tri-City Baptist Church

152 Lazy Hill Rd., Moncks Corner, SC

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McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - Goose Creek Location

869 St James Ave, Goose Creek, SC 29445

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