Lewis Ray Blanton, 72, passed away on August 21, 2017. Lew joined the US Navy and also served in the National Guard for over 20 years. He graduated from Anderson College in 1977 with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. He was employed at Excello Corporation, Central Indiana Gas Company, Bronnenberg Children's Home (Director), Madison County Probation Office, Red Gold, Inc, and ASU. He was married to Marcena Benson for 37 years. He married his second wife, Dodi Peart in 2006. He married his current wife Nita Summers in 2009. He was preceded in death by a stepsister and his second wife. He is survived by his current wife, Nita, a brother, his three daughters, three grandchildren and a great grandson. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Whetsel Funeral Service, Alexandria, IN. A Prayer Service will be conducted at2:45 p.m. to conclude the gathering. A funeral dinner will be held following the gathering at the Monroe Twp. Community Room from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the funeral home for the care of the Blanton family. Charitable donations may be made to: Whetsel Funeral Service 1503 S Park Ave, Alexandria IN 46001 Tel: 1-765-724-9388.