Michael A. Blanchard, age 52, of Kingston, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at Park West Medical Center He was born July 17, 1962 in Sullivan County and attended University of Tennessee Knoxville. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harriman. He was owner and operator of Gibson Girls Southern Goodies at Adelaide's in Kingston since 2007 but had recently retired due to his health. He was a well-known wedding coordinator, event planner and renown caterer. Michael was a History enthusiast and an admirer of old movies, also enjoyed antiquing and playing the organ. Michael made many friends and enjoyed taking care of people by doing what he loved. Preceded in death by his father, Byron West Blanchard.
SURVIVORS
Loving Mother
Virginia Bryson Blanchard of Kingston
Sister
Patsy Blanchard of Kingston
Brothers
David Blanchard & wife, June of Kingston
Wade Blanchard of Kingston
Nephews
Timothy Earl of Lenoir City
Justin Earl of Kingston
Graham Blanchard & Connor Blanchard of Kingston
Beloved Dog, Cecil
Several extended family members and very special friends
The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Fraker Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 am, Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harriman with Father Michael Sweeney presiding. Interment will follow the Mass at Roane Memorial Gardens. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements
SURVIVORS
Loving Mother
Virginia Bryson Blanchard of Kingston
Sister
Patsy Blanchard of Kingston
Brothers
David Blanchard & wife, June of Kingston
Wade Blanchard of Kingston
Nephews
Timothy Earl of Lenoir City
Justin Earl of Kingston
Graham Blanchard & Connor Blanchard of Kingston
Beloved Dog, Cecil
Several extended family members and very special friends
The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Fraker Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 am, Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harriman with Father Michael Sweeney presiding. Interment will follow the Mass at Roane Memorial Gardens. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements
Michael A. Blanchard, age 52, of Kingston, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at Park West Medical Center He was born July 17, 1962 in Sullivan County and attended University of Tennessee Knoxville. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harriman. He was owner and operator of Gibson Girls Southern Goodies at Adelaide's in Kingston since 2007 but had recently retired due to his health. He was a well-known wedding coordinator, event planner and renown caterer. Michael was a History enthusiast and an admirer of old movies, also enjoyed antiquing and playing the organ. Michael made many friends and enjoyed taking care of people by doing what he loved. Preceded in death by his father, Byron West Blanchard.
SURVIVORS
Loving Mother
Virginia Bryson Blanchard of Kingston
Sister
Patsy Blanchard of Kingston
Brothers
David Blanchard & wife, June of Kingston
Wade Blanchard of Kingston
Nephews
Timothy Earl of Lenoir City
Justin Earl of Kingston
Graham Blanchard & Connor Blanchard of Kingston
Beloved Dog, Cecil
Several extended family members and very special friends
The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Fraker Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 am, Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harriman with Father Michael Sweeney presiding. Interment will follow the Mass at Roane Memorial Gardens. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements
SURVIVORS
Loving Mother
Virginia Bryson Blanchard of Kingston
Sister
Patsy Blanchard of Kingston
Brothers
David Blanchard & wife, June of Kingston
Wade Blanchard of Kingston
Nephews
Timothy Earl of Lenoir City
Justin Earl of Kingston
Graham Blanchard & Connor Blanchard of Kingston
Beloved Dog, Cecil
Several extended family members and very special friends
The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Fraker Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 am, Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harriman with Father Michael Sweeney presiding. Interment will follow the Mass at Roane Memorial Gardens. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements
