Charles Norman Blanton, 85, of Watts Creek passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his residence. Born August 20, 1939 in Tremont, KY, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Charles was a school bus driver for 14 years and believed in the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess Milber Blanton and Roberta Nolan Blanton; two brothers, William Blanton and Glenn Earl Blanton; and three sisters, Mona Osborne, Betty Jean Reynolds and Jeanie Blanton.

Charles is survived by his wife of 37 years, Tempa Noe Blanton, Watts Creek; three children, Cindy Blanton, Indiana; Donna Blanton, Indiana; and Jess Blanton, Louisville, KY; three brothers, Bailey Blanton, Grover Blanton and Eugene Blanton, all of Indiana; and one sister, Surina Marcum, Indiana.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday in the chapel of the Loyall Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 A.M. Saturday, September 14, 2024, in the chapel of the Loyall Funeral Home with the Reverend Freeman Clark officiating.

Burial will be in the Blanton Cemetery at Tremont with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Military Rites will be performed by the Harlan Honor Guard.

Loyall Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Charles Norman Blanton.