On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, Dewey Leon Blanton, loving brother and uncle, joined his Heavenly Father at the age of 62.

Dewey was the beloved brother of Eugene Blanton and wife Rena of Meridian, TX, Margaret Garcia and husband Domingo of Clifton, TX, Marvin Blanton and wife Jennifer of Campobelo SC, and Sonja Blanton of Blanket.  Dewey was the proud uncle of Tessa and husband Mike Pheil, Bryan Blanton, Tonya and husband Sean Albrecht, Krista and husband Josh Ogden, David and wife Julia Judah, Sara Blanton, Jared and wife Brittany Blanton, Michael and wife Whitney Blanton, Kelcey Blanton, Avereigh and husband Evan Plumley, and Leah Blanton. Dewey was also the proud great uncle of numerous nieces and nephews who he adored and spent time with as much as possible.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 27 at 11:00 at the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel. Family visitation will be held Friday, June 26 from 5:00 to 7:00 at Heartland Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that a donation is made to the Blanket Volunteer Fire Department in honor of Dewey.

Condolences, memories and tributes can be offered to the Blanton family online at heartlandfuneralhome.net