William H. Blanchard Obituary

The passing of William H. Blanchard (Norfolk, Virginia) occurred on July 1, 2026. William shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William H. Blanchard or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his father Malachi Phillip (Mary Simpson Blanchard); his wife Betty O'Dale Blanchard; his mother Mary Simpson Blanchard; his grandfather Horace Blanchard; his siblings, Cora Blanchard, Malachi Blanchard, Clarine Allen, John Blanchard and Beatrice Goodwin; and his brother-in-law Jefferson David Allen.

He is survived by: his sons, William Horace Blanchard (Angela) and Kenneth Travis Blanchard (Ramona); his grandchildren, Kenneth Blanchard Jr. (Courtney), Karisa Young (Brian), Aaron Blanchard (Leanne) and Henry Blanchard; his great grandchildren, Jasmine Young (Paul), Adrienne Young, Mackenzie Young, Mya Schlesinger, Elias Blanchard, Jackson Blanchard, Benjamin Blanchard and Lillian Blanchard; and his nieces, Carolyn Lowery, Carolyn Hanna, Denise Avery and Linda Allen. He is also survived by cousins, extended family members, spiritual sons and daughters, church family, friends.