Don Edward

"Blue" Blanton

Mr. Don Edward "Blue" Blanton was born on March 14, 1960, in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia. He is the son of the Thomas J. Jr., and Maxie Blanton. Don graduated from Griffin High School in the Class of 1979. He was a member of the varsity basketball team with his younger brother, Neilson.

After high school, Don joined the United States Army, and after Army he served in the Reserves for many years. He furthered his education at Griffin Technical College in Griffin, Georgia. He was employed by Holberg Properties for over 20 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and horseshoes.

On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, our Heavenly Father called Mr. Don Edward Blanton home, where he will forever dwell in his presence. He is set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. Thomas, Jr., and Maxie Blanton.

Mr. Don Edward "Blue" Blanton leaves to cherish his memories his seven brothers and sisters; Celestine (late Clarence) Blanton-Callahan of Lithonia, GA, Thomas James Blanton of Decatur, GA, Ramona (Gregory) Higgins of Killeen, TX, Neilson (late Sandra) Blanton, Sr., of Atlanta, GA, Alicia Bacon of McDonough, GA, MSG Retired Christopher Blanton of Italy, and Isaac (Valiree) Blanton of Winder, GA; his special love, Barbara Williams, and children, Theresa (Gregory) Moore, Michael Rucker, Sr.; grandchildren, Zoria Rucker, and Michael Rucker. Jr.; best friends Corey Woolfolk and Marvin Curtis, a special thanks to the "Horseshoe Pit Guys". He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration with Military Honors will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens.

"We Are Family Helping Family With Quality Affordable Services". Burden's Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Road is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit our website at www.burdensfuneralhome.net or call 678-603-1666.