Thomas C. Blanchard

Danville – Thomas Blanchard, 68, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday April 28, 2024.

Tom was born in Mount Vernon on January 1, 1956. He was one of four children of Corwin Francis and Patricia Sue (Wilson) Blanchard who preceded him in death. He married Terri Parker in August of 1977, and together they had two children, Matthew and Ashley. Tom was a member of the St. Luke Catholic Church in Danville, and a passionate lifelong farmer. He also collected precision tractors, built performance motors for drag racing, and played for many years in a couple of rock bands, including “Full Moon”. His greatest enjoyment was his grandchildren. He loved watching and following them from sports to hunting, and loved to talk about them to anyone who would listen.

He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of over 46 years, Terri; his son and daughter, Matthew (Jessica) Blanchard of Fredericktown, and Ashley (Tom) King of Danville; nine grandchildren, Raegan, Aiden, Camryn, Emersen, Jordan, Landon, Hailey, Brantley, and Colten; his sisters and brother, Jane (Paul) Butts of Danville, Joe (Gina) Blanchard of Mount Vernon, and Teresa Miller of Gahanna, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Besides his mother and father, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Robert Parker, and a brother-in-law, Charlie Miller.

A memorial Mass will be held at the St. Luke Church in Danville on Wednesday May 15 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 Tuesday evening at the church.  Memorial donations are suggested to the Danville Athletic Boosters, in c/o Lanna Staats, 28388 Jelloway Rd. Danville, 43014.