Henry T. "Buddy"
Blanke
May 17, 1943 - February 22, 2020
Henry T. “Buddy” Blanke, age 76, of Florence, passed away February 22, 2020. His family will receive friends on Friday, February 28, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Florence. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in the church at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Roy Runkle officiating. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens.
Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Helen D. Blanke; brother, Robert L. Blanke, Jr.; and son-in-law, Don Canaday, II.
Survivors include his loving wife, Rita Walton Blanke; children, Candy (Curly) Howton, Cass (Kerrie) Blanke, and Connie (Billy) Kilgoar; grandchildren, Cody Kilgoar, Brock Kilgoar, Henry Thomas Blanke III, Kirkland Blanke, Harper Blanke, Chelsea Fulton, Christie McAllister and Cilee Howton; and sister, Sissy (Charles) Young.
Buddy was the owner/operator of Bob Blanke Sales. With his quick witt, he was a friend to anyone he met. He enjoyed making birthday phone calls to his friends, and enjoyed his church family, especially those attending the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Saturdays.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Benedictine Sisters, Sacred Heart Convent, 916 Convent Road, N.E., Cullman, AL 35055, St. Joseph School Foundation, 115 Plum Street, Florence, AL 35630, or to your favorite charity.
The family would like to thank all of those people in the community who have gone the extra step to make sure that Buddy was a “happy”, satisfied customer over the years and to all of those who have called, sent cards, or in other ways expressed their concern during his recent illness. They would also like to express their appreciation to the staff of Kindred Home Health and Hospice for the loving care they provided.
Visitation
February 28, 2020
11:00 am
St. Joseph Church
Mass of Christian Burial
February 28, 2020
1:00 pm
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Burial to follow at Greenview Memory Gardens
Mass of Christian Burial
203 Plum St, Florence, AL 35630, USA
February 28, 2020 1:00 pm
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8 Comments on “Henry T. "Buddy" Blanke”
Rita, Candy, Connie, Cass and families, I am so sorry to learn of Buddy’s passing. Wishing you all peace and comfort in the coming days as you cling to your precious memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ronnie Olive
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My husband and I sat in front of Buddy in church. He would always make me smile and even made me laugh at things he would say. He will be missed, Rest In Peace.
I’m so very sorry about Buddy. All of you were with Randy and I thought our good times and the recent hard times. I always will hold all of you dear. I really enjoyed talking to Buddy when I was at the office. You’re all in my thoughts. Love , Donna
Rita, Candy, Connie and Cass I am so sorry to hear of Buddy’s passing. My thoughts and prayers will be for comfort and peace for you all during this difficult time.
Cass, Kerrie, Sissy & family,
Buddy was such a blessing to our church family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers this week.
Candy, so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.