James Keith Blanton Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Keith Blanton (Nichols, South Carolina), who passed away on September 18, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Paul Blanton and Elizabeth Reynolds Blanton; his wife Tallulah Elizabeth "Betty" Blanton; his brother Lloyd H. Blanton; and his sisters-in-law, Nancy Blanton and Melba Blanton.

He is survived by: his children, James Darren Blanton (Connie) and Tonya Elizabeth Rainbolt; his grandchildren, Sophia Blanton, Kelee Rainbolt and Lily Cilenti; and his brother Frankie C. Blanton. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews.

The family requests that memorials be made to Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery; 1950 Mount Olive Church Rd, Nichols, SC 29581.