Mr. Dave Lee Blanton was born on May 8, 1961 in     Orlando, Florida to Ethel Nevins Blanton and Willie Blanton, Jr.

Dave Attended Apopka High School. He met the love of his life Chelletta Blanton and lived in          Orlando, Florida with his family.

He was preceded in death by his Grandmother: Mary Nevins, Mother: Ethel Nevins Blanton; Son: Dave Blanton, Jr.; and Brother: Lawrence Nevins.

Dave leaves to cherish his loving memory to his Wife: Chelletta Blanton; Father: Willie Blanton Jr.; Children: Son: Samuel Watson of Daytona, Florida and Marquis Blanton of Orlando, Florida; Daughter: Aletha Jackson (Lozier); Brothers: Paul Knight of Orlando, Florida,  Willie Knight of Jacksonville, Florida, and Derrick    Blanton (Mina) of Mt. Dora, Florida; Sisters: Shirley Blanton of Zellwood, Florida, Shelene Blanton of       Orlando, Florida; Grandchildren: Brandon Baker and Lozier Jackson III; Aunt: Barbara Inmon of Apopka, Florida; Uncle: Robert Nevins (Teresa) of Apopka,   Florida; and a host of  Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and other loving family, and friends who will miss him dearly.