He is preceded in death by his father, William E. Blandford.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Jo Blandford; a brother, George (Debbie) Blandford; sisters, Karen Blandford, Janice Blandford (Thadeus Tarpey) and Renee (Tommy) McCoy.
A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 6:30 PM at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road. Visitation will be from 4:30-6:30 on Thursday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to American Diabetes Association.