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    Robert Blanton

    July 15, 1941 - July 24, 2021

    Robert R. "Bob" Blanton, 80, of Salt Springs, FL, passed away at his home on July 24, 2021. He was born on July 15, 1941, in Orlando, FL, to Ethel Mae and Robert Marion Myers. He worked for the Marion County School Board for 13 years as a maintenance man. Bob is survived by his wife, Jenny, four stepchildren, Jimmie, Jamie, Dee and Janeen (Lonnie), two brothers, Joe (Nancy) Blanton, Clearwater, FL, Jim (Brenda) Blanton, Casselberry, FL, stepsister, Betty Smith, Lake Alfred, FL, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister Sally Blanton. Bob left Orlando in 1969 when he was working for Winn-Dixie as the youngest produce manager. He loved Salt Springs. The first time his family came on a caravan of boats through the chain of lakes he knew Salt Springs is where he wanted to live. Bob had many traits, the one he loved most was being a knife maker. A memorial service will be held at the VFW, 23498 NE Hwy 314, Salt Springs, on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Marion County in Bob's memory.

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    Robert R. "Bob" Blanton, 80, of Salt Springs, FL, passed away at his home on July 24, 2021. He was born on July 15, 1941, in Orlando, FL, to Ethel Mae and Robert Marion Myers. He worked for the Marion County School Board for 13 years as a maintenance... View Obituary & Service Information

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