of Judsonia, AR

October 20, 1950 - July 19, 2025

David Eugene Blanton, 74, of Judsonia, AR passed from this life on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 36 years, 11 months and 21 days, Sue (Cooper) Blanton; sons, Troy Blanton of Wooster, AR, Terry Clay of Searcy AR, and Phillip Clay of Jonesboro, AR, and granddaughter, Mary Jane Blanton of Wooster, AR; Sister, Judy Wilkenson of Sullivan, MO. He had one brother, Troy Blanton of Newport News, VA, who preceded him in death. He leaves many close friends and extended family members to cherish his memory.

David worked for more than 30 years for ITT in Searcy until it closed and then 10 more years for Land of Frost in Searcy, before retiring. He loved taking trips with his family when the kids were young. He was an avid historian, loved to find and research data about the Civil War and its impact on White County. He loved metal detecting and found numerous relics of the Civil War. He was a master craftsman and made many era correct pistols and rifles from the war.

David was a Christian and found peace in the knowledge that Jesus was his savior and Heaven would be his reward.

Services entrusted to Roller-Daniel in Searcy, Arkansas.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 East Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72145
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com