Russell Edwin Blanchard Jr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Russell Edwin Blanchard Jr. (Augusta, Georgia), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 28, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Connie Cook Blanchard; his brother Warren Talmadge Blanchard; and his parents, Russell Edwin Blanchard, Sr. and Annie Laurie McKie Blanchard. He is survived by: his children, Connie Lee Blanchard, Russell Edwin Blanchard III and Laurie Blanchard Vera; his grandchildren, Catherine Elizabeth Blanchard, Russell Edwin Blanchard IV, Annie Elizabeth Vera and Phillip "Hill" Sheldon Vera III; and his pets, Begonia and Francis "Tank" Swamp Fox Marion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to YMCA Camp Lakeside, c/o Donna Waite, 1058 Claussen Rd., Augusta, GA 30907.Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.
