Obituary of Anthony Ray Blanks

Anthony “Tony” Ray Blanks Sr., age 55, of Tacoma, WA passed away peacefully with his family present after battling Pancreatic Cancer. Anthony was born in Newark, New Jersey. He entered the United States Navy in 1973 and was also a self employed landscaper. He is survived by his wife Louise P. Ignacio-Blanks of Tacoma, WA. He is also survived by 4 sons, Anthony R. Blanks Jr. (Katima) of Arizona, Marcus A. Blanks (Herjinda) of California , Baba Ignacio and Rowland Ignacio of Hawaii, 3 daughters, Ramona (Kyle) Flores of Washington, Romy (Kyle) Hirayama of Hawaii, and Mel (Brad) Tabudlo of Hawaii, and 19 Grandchildren. Anthony is also survived by his mother Doris Hayes of New Jersey, 6 brothers, Kitten Blanks, Nathaniel Blanks, Gregry Blanks, Bruce Graham, Marvin Fulton, and Marva Miller and 4 sisters, Carolyn Bryant, Rosalyn Blanks, Phyllis Reezes, and Veronica Blanks. Services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, May 1st, 2010 at the New Covenant Pentecostal Tabernacle, 2156 MLK. Jr. Way, Tacoma,WA. Condolences can be sent to: Louise P. Ignacio-Blanks P.O. Box 5901 Tacoma, WA 98405 Any Questions or Condolences call 253-572-2661. Deliveries ONLY (no mail accepted)to: 6848 S. I ST, Tacoma, WA 98444.