Thursday, January 12, 2012 8:53 am

Hoyle Morris Blanton, 60, of Cliffside, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2012.

    Funeral services were held at Cliffside Baptist Church.

    A native of Cleveland County, he was a son of Betty Wise Blanton of Cliffside and the late Herman Morris Blanton. He was a member of Cliffside Baptist Church and worked in textiles.

    In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Rickey Blanton and wife Debbie and Wayne “Joe” Blanton and wife Debbie. He is also survived by several step-children and step-grandchildren.

     Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, POBox 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

    McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the family.