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Johnnie R. Blanken
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Johnnie R. Blanken, 84, of Spartanburg, died Saturday, October 17, 2009, at White Oak Manor. Born October 16, 1925, in Clifton, SC, he was the son of the late William Tipton and Mae Gosnell Blanken and husband of the late Ruby Henderson Blanken. He was retired from Spartanburg School District 2. Survivors include a brother, J. T. "Bud” Blanken and his wife Loretta Holt Blanken of Moore; and a good friend, Michael Bridges. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at Good Shepherd Memorial Park conducted by the Rev. David Connor. Visitation will follow the service at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westgate Free Will Baptist Church, P. O. Box 219, Arcadia, SC 29320. An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary. Floyd’s North Church Street Chapel

Johnnie R. Blanken