Charles G. Blanchard, age 68 of Wixom, passed away January 21, 2015. Loving husband of the late Betty Louise, dear father of Danyele (Jeff) Cooper, Charles (Melissa) Blanchard and the late Erik Blanchard; proud grandfather of 8; loving brother of Darold (Connie) Blanchard, Mary Lawler, Billie (Will) Barbara Farley. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 1, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 3295 East Highland Rd., Highland, Michigan 48386. Family will welcome friends on Monday, February 2, 2015 from 10:30 am until the time of funeral service at 11:30 am. Burial following at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.