Howard Gene Blanton, 84, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 17, 2019 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.

Born in Kings Mountain, NC, to the late J. Wiley Blanton and Aquilla Bell Blanton. Howard was a retired Naval Chief Petty officer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Gamble Blanton and his son Tim Blanton.

He is survived by one daughter, Lori Cruse (Charlie) and by four grandchildren.

The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.

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