Pete grew up in Linden and then joined the US Marines and served two years during the Korean War. He then began a 60-year career as a truck driver.
Mr. Blanton is preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Anne Blanton; and two sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Susie Hundermark; two sons: Johnny Shoffner and Michael Shoffner; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and cousins.
A funeral service for Pete will be held Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton, Texas. Interment will be in Tidmore Cemetery in Martins Mill, Texas.
