Raymond Earl Blanchard

Mr. Raymond Earl Blanchard, 66, of Nortonville, passed away at 7:45 A.M. Thursday, July 1, 2010 at his residence. \ He was born September 25, 1943 in Graham, KY to the late Drexel and Clara Oates Blanchard. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Hardison. \ Mr. Blanchard was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He was of Christian faith. \ He is survived by his wife, Brenda Blanchard of Nortonville; one daughter, Holly Blanchard of Nortonville; one son, Randy (Jeannie) Blanchard of Dawson Springs; mother-in-law, Doshie Woodward of Nortonville and one grandson, Trey Blanchard of Dawson Springs. \ Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Concord Cemetery in White Plains with Bro. Steve Rutherford and Bro. Darrell Menser officiating with burial to follow. \ Pallbearers will be Nicky Rodgers, Jeff Phillips, Randy Phillips, Nick Long, James Sisk and Kenny Whitaker. Honorary pallbearers will be Buddy Rodgers, Jimmy Phillips, Greg Rodgers and Wade Hamilton. \ In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Concord Cemetery Fund. \