Zane Blanton, 89, of Plant City, died Sept. 9, 2013.
He was the son of the late Bernard and Eva Cone Blanton.
The Blanton farm was one of the oldest farms in Hillsborough County. Mr. Blanton served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was a dedicated member of the Plant City Elks Lodge, holding several officer positions. Mr. Blanton was a member and past president of the Plant City Noon Rotary Club, where he was recognized locally and nationally for 52 years of perfect attendance as a Rotarian. He was also a member of the Cattlemen’s Association, the Republican Party and the First United Methodist Church of Plant City.
Mr. Blanton had been a rancher, a citrus grower and developer and was an avid big-game hunter.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Cundiff Blanton, daughters, Cheryl Bachelor, Donna Van Slambrook and Stacy O’Donovan; stepchildren, Diane Fleming, Vicky Conner, Kim Wilhjelm and Jim Roark; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Miriam Scott.
He was preceded in death by siblings, Frances Trammell, and Bernard and Kenneth Blanton.
The family received friends Sept. 14, at First United Methodist Church of Plant City.
Donations may be made to Plant City Noon Rotary Club or Plant City Elks Lodge.
Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.
