Avory Dean Blanton, 78 of Fairborn, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. Avory was born April 8, 1946 in Johnson, Co., Ky to the late Ovid "OC" and Opal (VanHoose) Blanton, also preceding him in death are his beloved wife Mary (Arnold) Blanton and nephew Kevin Blanton.
Avory leaves to cherish his memory, daughters Angela (Jeff) Harner, Kelly (Michael) McKay, grandchildren Bo Harner, Marie Harner, Jerzie McKay and step-granddaughter Amanda (Brian) Enright. Also surviving are his siblings Gail Blanton, Janet Goodyk, Kathy (Mike) Dickman; nieces and nephews Melissa (Mike) Driscoll, Mike (Terri) Blanton, Cindy (Bill) Manning, Mandy Dickman, Paul Dickman.
He was graduate of Fairborn Baker High School class of 1965, he was a Millwright at Portland Cement, retiring after 25+ years of service. Avory was a US Navy veteran serving in Vietnam, he was also a member of Fairborn VFW 6861 where he was Past Commander. He enjoyed darts, beer, rum, fishing and hunting.
There will be a visitation Saturday, May 4 starting at 9:00 am at Burcham Tobias Funeral Home, 119 East Main Street, Fairborn, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am.
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