Wednesday, March 26, 2025 8:56 am

Rickey D. Blanton, age 69, of Cliffside, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Rickey was born September 28, 1955 in Rutherford County to the late Herman Blanton and Betty Wise. He worked for Eaton Corporation for many years and was a member of Cliffside Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Shannon Blanton and granddaughter, Ferrin Jennings.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 45 years, Debbie Blanton; children, Shane Haney of Cliffside, Jacob Blanton (Becky) of Drexel, and Brooklyn Blanton of Shelby; brother, Joseph Wayne Blanton (Debra) of Ellenboro; grandchildren, Alexis Haney, Chance Blanton, Ellie Blanton, Justin Blanton and Brandon Hines; great grandchildren, Harper, Dottie and Hudson Jackson.

The funeral was held March 24 at Cliffside Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Elgin officiating.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.