James Edward Blanton, 72, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 29, 2022 at his residence in Kings Mountain, NC.

James was born on August 4, 1950 in Montgomery Co. NC to the late Buron Blanton and Sarah Dover Blanton He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert "Rabbit" Blanton and sister, Diane Hayes and nephew, Roger D. Hayes, II. James served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he worked in the kitchen as a cook. James was a carpenter by trade, working for years alongside his father. James was a member of the VFW Post 9811 in Kings Mtn, where he played on the 8 ball Express Billiards team. His favorite past time was putting together jigsaw puzzles. To his friends he was known as Hippy, to his family he was known as Couzin, or Uncle Cozzie

SURVIVORS: Daughter: Rita Blanton Cunningham, Fulton, MS

Granddaughter: Megan Robbins and husband John, Fulton, MS

Great Grandson: Jack Robbins, Fulton, MS

Sister: Vickie Blanton, Clover, SC

Nieces: Amy Patterson, Dawn Lovelace and Pamela Gerdon

Great Nephews: Robert Patterson, Dason Blanton and John T. Brooks

Great Nieces: Angel Patterson, Victoria Brooks and Madison Gerdon

Great Great Niece: Luiza Patterson

Great Great Nephews: RJ Patterson and Liam Patterson.

Special Furbaby: Dog Dog

The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM at James' home located at 115 Kevin Drive, Kings Mountain, NC

MEMORIALS: In Lieu of Flowers memorials may be made in Jame's honor to the American Lung Association, 401 Hawthorne Lane Suite 110 #298 Charlotte, NC 28204

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