James Blanton

James Robert Blanton "Papa Jimmy", 82, of Inman, SC, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at his home. Born February 24, 1936, in Fayetteville, NC, he was the son of the late Horace L. and Ruth Waddell Blanton. A U. S. Army National Guard veteran, Jimmy enjoyed all sports, especially drag racing, but his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his passion later in life. He was a member of Una First Freewill Baptist Church, Parents Without Partners of Spartanburg, and retired from Spartan Mills. Surviving are his daughters, Patricia "Patsy" Fowler of Inman, SC and Diane Suttles of Boiling Springs, SC; granddaughters, Miranda Chalk (Andy) of Inman, SC and Dana Suttles of Boiling Springs, SC; great-grandchildren, Kaleigh, Marlie, and Aubrey; sisters, Essie Harper of Spartanburg, SC and Peggie Jean Howe of Columbia, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Ashley Suttles. Special thanks to Spartanburg Regional Home Hospice for their care and compassion, especially to caregivers Anita Robinson and Dee Jacobs. Visitation will be 10:00-10:45 AM Friday, June 8, 2018, at Una First Freewill Baptist Church, 2130 Caldwell Rd., Una, SC 29378, with funeral services following at 11:00 AM, conducted by The Rev. Kenneth Cash. Burial, with military rites, will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spartanburg Regional Home Hospice, PO Box 430, Drayton, SC 29333. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Robert Blanton please visit our Sympathy Store.