Walter Blanton 1951-2020

Walter Roy Blanton of Onaga died peacefully with family by his side on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was 69. 

Walter was born April 14, 1951, in Topeka, to Milton Blanton and Nettie Selby Blanton. Walter was raised in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School. He had two sons, Lonnie and Luke Blanton, from two previous relationships. Walter also had a daughter, Samantha Blanton, with his longtime partner, Gisela Marr. 

Walter loved country living, fishing, helping others and cooking, and he never knew a stranger. Walter worked for Farmers State Bank in Circleville and Holton and also was a delivery contract employee for the United States Postal Service. When a need was realized, Walter was always there to help out. He especially loved spending time with his two grandsons, Carter and Antonio. 

Walter is survived by his partner Gisela; his two sons, Lonnie and Luke Blanton; his daughter Samantha (Fernando Carrion); his grandsons, Carter Frye, Antonio Carrion, Fernando Carrion-McClinton Jr. and Joshua Carrion; his brother Edwin Hales; and a sister-in-law, Karen Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Nettie Blanton, his stepfather “Red” and his brother Raymond Blanton. He will be missed and remembered by many friends whose lives he touched in his lifetime. 

At Walter’s request, cremation has taken place at Midwest Cremation Society Inc. in Topeka. A gathering of family and friends will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 19 at Linscott Park in Holton. Please feel free to bring a snack to share.

Memorials may be given to a college education fund for his grandsons, Carter and Antonio, at the Walter R Blanton Memorial Fund, sent in care of Azura Credit Union in Topeka, or given directly to Elaine Stephenson, Executor, Circleville, KS 66416.

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