Calahan Blanton Obituary
The passing of Calahan Blanton (West Jefferson, Ohio) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 8, 2026 at the age of 94. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Calahan Blanton to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Holbert Blanton and Stella Blanton (Pennington); his wife Ella (Brown); his daughter Karen Jo Campbell; and his grandson Christopher Calahan Campbell.
He is survived by: his children, Bill Blanton (Brenda) of West Jefferson, Doug Blanton (Pam) of Woodstock and Cathy Harless (Russ) of Orient; his grandchildren, Matt Blanton (Mandy), Ben Blanton of West Jefferson, Greg Blanton (Ella) of Marysville, Jeremy Harless (Alli) of Mt. Sterling, Sarah Beth Miller (Matthew) of West Jefferson and Dillon Blanton of Woodstock; his great grandchildren, Liam Campbell of Columbus, James Harless of Mt. Sterling, Harper, Chloe Blanton of West Jefferson, Stella and Major Miller of West Jefferson; and his siblings, Carmine Blanton, Mavis Burton, Meda Reese and Mamie Adkins. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Alder Chapel United Baptist Church (8320 Morgan Rd, West Jefferson, OH 43162).
