Mr Russell Eugene Blanton
August 8, 1949 - September 6, 2018
Russell Eugene Blanton Carthage, MS Russell Eugene Blanton, 69, a master electrician for Moses Electric, died Thursday, September 6, 2018 at St. Dominic Hospital. Visitation is Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Standing Pine Baptist Church. Services are 1:00 pm Monday, September 10, 2018 at Standing Pine Baptist Church with Bro. Jim Burns and Bro. Richard Kelly officiating. Burial is in Standing Pine Cemetery. Wilcox Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Mr. Blanton was a native of Aurora, IL and a member of Standing Pine Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army. Survivors include: his wife, Martha Alford Blanton of Carthage; son, Russell Elijah (Brittany)Blanton of Brandon; daughters, Maggie Blanton of Carthage and Angela Blanton (Glen)Singletary of Brandon; brother, Rusty (Jenifer) Keslinger of Terry; sisters, Jacqueline(Gary) Smith of Aubrey, TX and Carla(Larry) Martin of Pearl; 3 grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Jack Wade, Bill Wade, Roman Bryant, Honorary pallbearer: Buster Wade. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: The Maggie Blanton College Fund at Trustmark Bank in Carthage.
Russell Eugene Blanton Carthage, MS Russell Eugene Blanton, 69, a master electrician for Moses Electric, died Thursday, September 6, 2018 at St. Dominic Hospital. Visitation is Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Standing Pine... View Obituary & Service Information