Robert Lee Blanton, age 71 , of Springfield passed away Monday, March 14th, 2022.
Robert was born July 27, 1950 in Rimby, MO , he was the second son Morris Blanton and Wilma Blanton. Robert loved fishing and Coon hunting, he was an avid pool player and enjoyed playing cards. Robert’s greatest love was spending time outdoors.
Survivors include his children, Robert Heisler and his family, Erin Willard and her family, Amanda Scaggs and her family, and April Schwellinger and her family; three brothers, Morris Blanton Jr, Jimmy Blanton, and Bobby Blanton; one sister, Ruby Clark; and a host of family and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Wilma Blanton Sr; and one brother, Ronnie Blanton.
Private services will be at a later date. Cremation services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South.