Mr. Glennis Edward Blanton

Mr. Glennis Edward Blanton, 72, of Science Hill, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on September 25, 1939, son of the late Walter and Carolyn Hess Blanton. He was a retired truck driver and mechanic for Vaught Bros. Mfg. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed relaxing in the swing with his dog, Princess. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, June Slaybaugh Blanton of Science Hill, two sons, Terry & (Gwen) Blanton and Eddie & (Susan) Blanton and one daughter, Cristi & (Joshua) Collins, all of Eubank. He is also survived by four grandchildren, T.J. & (Felicia) Blanton of Somerset, Amanda Blanton & (Cody), Zachary Blanton and Sarah & (Shaun) Duncan, all of Eubank, four great-grandchildren, Ethan, Caitlin, Kirsten and Bella Duncan, one sister, Evelyn Sue & (Roger) Davis of Cottontown, TN, mother-in-law, Mary Slaybaugh of Science Hill, brothers-in-law, Danny Slaybaugh of Indianapolis, IN and Billy Slaybaugh of Science Hill, a host of special nieces and nephews and his loving best friend, Princess. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, Bertha Lewis Blanton and stepmother, Grace Blanton. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Dusty York and Bro. Carson Atwood officiating. Burial will be in Pulaski Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 PM Saturday at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home. Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.