of Midway, AR
October 26, 2020
Aaron Alexander Blanton was born May 23, 1934, and passed away Oct. 26, 2020, in Midway, Arkansas. Aaron was the son of Ralph and Anabelle Bates Blanton.
After completing trade school, Aaron served his country in the U.S. Army, being stationed at Fort Hood, Fort Lewis, and Fort Polk, LA. He worked for General Metal Products for over 40 years, serving as Plant Manager at both the Humboldt, TN and St. Louis, MO facilities, and was later president. During that time he accumulated many life-long friends and funny stories. After retirement he and Donna moved to Bull Shoals Lake, where he served as Trustee for the Promise Land Cemetery Association.
Aaron is best remembered by his family and friends as an avid fisherman and outdoorsman with a quick wit, a great cook, and a skilled craftsman. Most of all, Pap is remembered as a fine man who loved and took care of his family.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Donna Bayless Blanton and two sons, Bruce (Connie) Blanton of Owensboro, KY and David (Michelle) Blanton of Humboldt, TN. He was a loving ''Pappaw'' to four grandchildren: Alex Blanton (Steven) Strain; Will (Haley) Blanton; Samantha Blanton (Matt) Spickard; and Andy Blanton. Aaron had one great grandson, Jake Clyde Strain, and several well-loved nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Aaron was preceded in death by his siblings: Don (Corrine) Blanton; Marian (Otto) Heeseman; Lydia ''Lavergne'' (Paul) Bodlovich; and Florence (Warren) Braun; all of whom lived in the St. Louis, MO area.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks, The American Cancer Society, or Promise Land Cemetery Association.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Promise Land Cemetery, Promise Land Road, Oakland, AR.
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12 Condolence(s)
Jerry Coleman
Friday, October 30, 2020
Just heard about this from another Aaron admirer … So sorry to hear … Loved this man! Had the privilege of working with and for him at GMP; a great leader; true gentleman; one of the finest men I’ve ever known, bar none.
Charles R Lorence
Friday, October 30, 2020
Aaron was a True Friend and i am going to miss him a lot RIP my Friend
Joe and Emily Coggburn
Friday, October 30, 2020
Aaron will truly be missed but never forgotten. I have alot of great memories of time spent with Aaron but the best memories are of everything he did for my Granpa when he was sick in 1981. Aaron had a big heart and will be missed.
Jo Anne Dukes
Friday, October 30, 2020
Donna, I am so sorry to her of your terrible loss. Blessings to you as you make this adjustment in your life. I will be thinking about you. Love you. Jo Anne Dukes
Allen & Terry Strain
Thursday, October 29, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Dave I enjoyed meeting your parents a few times. Sad to hear about your Dad. My prayers are with you and all of your family
phillip fitzgerald
Thursday, October 29, 2020
what a great gentleman and a friend. he was one of the best and kindness men l ever knew.
prayers to the family.
Mark Landreth
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Dave, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have fond memories of your pap, he was a man of sound principles. Celebrate life and remember you have gained an angel that will always be with you!
Brian Elliott
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Aaron said that there were only 2 ways to do something...….and he was clearly first class!
He is one of those special people that leave a positive and lasting impression on you. Definitely on my list of my favorite people.
Woody and Lourraine Wofford
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Sorry to hear of His passing.
Merle Thompson
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
I send condolences to Aaron's entire family in this heavy loss. Blessings to you, Donna, as you start the hard journey of adjustment without him. He will be greatly missed. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Merle
Doug and Carol Hutchison
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Aaron was married to my cousin, Donna. We thought so highly of Aaron. He was an outstanding husband, father, and grandfather. When they came to Texas and spent a weekend with us about 10 years ago we had the best time. Aaron used to take us trout fishing on the White River and could give any professional guide a run for their money. I think he got a bigger kick out of seeing Carol catch a good one than landing one himself. He was a fine man that loved his family and he will be missed. ~Doug
Susie Francis
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
So very sorry to hear he passed away . Didn’t know him very long but he and Donna touched my heart very deeply . Many hugs and prayers for the family ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™