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John Gary Blandford

May 4, 1942 - September 17, 2021

John Gary Blandford,79, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in Owensboro on May 4, 1942 to the late John Elmer and Mary Ursula Hayden Blandford. Gary was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church. He retired from Glenmore Distillery where he worked in maintenance. He enjoyed watching horse racing and sports especially UK Basketball. Gary was an avid coin collector.

Along with his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his wife Catherine Ann Kennedy Blandford; brother Kenneth Blandford; sister Alice Devine; and a son-in-law Eric Fulkerson.

Gary is survived by his children Steve (Jenni) Blandford, Lisa Fulkerson, Tommy Blandford, Kelly Blandford, Tonya (Justin) Hamilton, and Michelle (Robbie) Baize; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings Peggy Roberts, George Blandford, Shirley (Tommy) Merimee, Randall (Ginny) Blandford, Nancy (John) Lewis, and Barbara Magan.

Funeral mass will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Precious Blood Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 1:30 pm at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to Hospice of Western Kentucky 3419 Wathen’s Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.

Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Blandford. Share your messages of condolence with the family of John Gary Blandford and sign his virtual guestbook by going to www.haleymcginnis.com