on February 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Perry and Frances
Nicholson Blanton, and a sister, Jane Blanton.
Ron was born on December 28, 1935 in Longview, Texas.
He grew up in Harlingen and, after high school, attended Texas A&M University in College Station. He transferred to Texas A&I in Kingsville, where he studied Mechanical Engineering. An avid golf player all his life, Ronald lettered on the A&I Javelina golf team. He graduated in 1959 and accepted a position at Friedrich Air Conditioning in San Antonio. After Friedrich, he opened his own business, Impak Inc in San Antonio.
He met Gloria Paul in Kingsville in 1956 and dated throughout his college years. They were
married on December 23, 1959 and had four children.
They were active in their church, played all types of sports and spent many weekends at their
Medina Lake cabin. Ron and Gloria introduced their family to a lifetime love of the water that
continues today.
After living in San Antonio for 40 years, they moved to their lake house in Horseshoe Bay in
2000 and it served as a central location for their growing family to meet as they became
scattered across Texas. Ron loved to play golf everywhere and Delaware Springs in Burnet was
one of his favorites. All he needed were his clubs, a warm day and a fully charged golf cart to
keep him happy.
His love for the family ranch in South Texas was his other passion. Countless weekends with
family and friends gave him the opportunity to enjoy hunting, photography and the outdoors. It
was also a chance to expand his handyman skills. Mostly self-taught, Ron could repair almost
anything and no project was too big or complicated.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria, his daughter Diane Blanton Shubert (Frank); David Blanton
and wife, Mila; Donna Blanton Gordon and husband, Michael; Linda Blanton Bohrer and
husband, Patrick; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Mitch Shubert, Brian Gordon, Reed Blanton, Jacob Bohrer, Justin Bohrer,
Aaron Hodson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Samantha Hodson, Brittany Sudwischer, Riley
Blanton, Haelee Blanton, Courtney Bohrer, Claire Bohrer and Katie Shubert.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 4 - 6 pm at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 Hwy 281 North, Marble Falls. Funeral services will be held on 10am Sunday, February 27, 2022, also at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, followed by graveside services at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park, 4219 Park Rd 4 S, Burnet, 78611. A luncheon will follow at the Marble Falls Senior Activity Center located at 618 Ave L, Marble Falls.
Donations to Marble Falls Senior Activity Center, Dementia Society of America or a charity of your choice in Ron’s name would also be appreciated.
Services are under the direction of Clements Wilcox Funeral Home in Marble Falls.
