Willie Oscar "Bud" Blanton age 68 of Willard, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday January 28, 2018 at New Hanover Reg. Med. Center.
He was born February 28, 1949 in Duplin County, son of the late Willie Nathaniel and Martha Leary Blanton.
He is survived by two brothers, David Blanton and wife Stephanie of Willard and Michael Blanton and wife Carol of Loris SC; two sisters, Betty Carol and husband Robert of Lillington and Diane Jones and husband Jimmy of Harrells; many nieces and nephews; special cousin, Annie Ruth McNeil; and special friends J L and Diane Giddens and Henry Lee Washington and family.
Willie loved to go to church and he really enjoyed reading the newspaper.
A memorial service will be at 2:00pm Saturday February 3rd 2018 at Peniel, P.F.W.B. Church in Willard. Reverend Elbert Hollowell will officiate.
The family will receive friends at 1:00pm, one hour prior to the service, at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Peniel P.F.W.B. Church 2370 Willard Rd. Willard, NC 28478.
You are invited to sign the guest book above and write a tribute to the family if you wish.