WILLIAM RILEY BLANTON
1886-1936
  
The many friends of W. R. Blanton, generally known as Uncle Bill,
will be deeply grieved to learn of his death, which occurred at
his home at Manila, Ky., November 1, following a brief illness.
  
He was the son of James H. and Mary Blanton, born July 12, 1864.
He was married to Juda E. McFarland May 20, 1886.  To this union
were born nine children, four of whom died in infancy. The five
surviving are Bessie Blair, Oscar Blanton, Lizzie Tackett, Carrie
McKenzie and Beulah Lemaster.
  
He was 72 years, 3 months and 20 days old at the time of his
death.  Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn their
loss one brother, S. L. Blanton, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Gullett
and Mrs. Liddie McKenzie and a host of other relatives and
friends.
  
Uncle Bill was loved by all who knew him.  His sterling character
was such that he had gained the respect of all with whom he came
in contact.
  
A FRIEND.
  
PAINTSVILLE HERALD
Thursday
Nov. 19, 1936
     

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