Mr. James Earl Blanton, Jr., age 51 of 386 Fort Knox Road, Magnolia died Sunday, November 8, 2009 at his residence. He is survived by his father, James Earl Blanton, Sr., of Wallace and one son, James Chance Casteen of Teachey. He is preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Brooks. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 pm November 17, 2009 at the First Assembly Of God Church in Wallace.