Ralph Eugene Blanton

Ralph Eugene Blanton, age 57 of Middletown, passed away at home on Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was born in Jackson, KY on May 19, 1958 to James and Ellen (Brewer) Blanton. Ralph was employed at Steel Summit for 5 years. He was an avid horseback rider, camper, and watching his grandchildren play sports.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Terri Blanton, his children, David (Jen) Bridge, Donna (fiance Travis Urschel) Dougherty, and Randy Bridge, his grandchildren, Sean, Julya, Austin, Kendall, Dylan, Chelsie, and grandchild at heart, Jyndi, his brother, Glen (Mary) Blanton, his nieces and nephews, Crystal, Little Glen, Beau, Stephen, Nichole, and Danny, his mother-in-law, Eunice Tardona, a very dear friend, Tyler, numerous aunts, and his best friends, Molly, his dog and his horse, Blue, and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Sean, his father-in-law, Louis Tardona, and his parents.

Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 6PM. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 from 3-6 PM at the funeral home. Condolences can be made at www.browndawsonflick.com.