Milton Thomas “Tom” Blanton, 90, of Austin, Texas, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at his home. Tom was born on March 14, 1927 in St. Jo, Texas to Loren Jeremiah Blanton and Mary Gertrude (Mullins) Blanton.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in December of 1944 and was discharged in July of 1946 when he moved to Sherman, Texas and met Margaret Sue Davis. Within two months of meeting, they were married on May 15, 1948. Tom went to work for many years in many capacities for Anderson Clayton Company and Lone Star Steel. Tom retired shortly after moving with Sue to East Texas and they moved in 2005 to Austin to be closer to their family. Tom enjoyed gardening and spending time with his large and growing family.
Tom is survived by his wife Sue of Austin, Texas, his son Mark D. Blanton of Sugar Land, Texas, his son Christopher L. Blanton (Donna) of Bridgewater, New Jersey, his daughter Rebecca Martinez (George) of Austin, Texas, by his son Kevin W. Blanton (Nancy) of Medford, Massachusetts, his daughter Lisa Anderson (Curt) of Austin, Texas, and by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M., Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home followed by a Celebration of Tom’s Life at 3:00 P.M. Interment will take place at a later date at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.
