Charles Ray Blanton

Charles Ray Blanton, 82, passed away on March 18, 2017 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on June 17, 1934 in Ray, Arizona.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Richey Blanton; his children, Sandra Diane Nieman, Darrel Ray Blanton, Leslie Ann Grant and Kathi Leone O’Brien; his grandchildren, Jeffery Nieman, Jeremy Nieman, Darrel Blanton, Jr., Dawn Blanton, Calvin Grant, Bethany Grant, Timothy O’Brien, Courtney O’Brien, Paige O’Brien, Shane O’Brien, Katie O’Brien and Rylee O’Brien.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 1:00 pm at 2334 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, Arizona 85282.