Charles Adrian "Buck" Blandford, age 75 of Lebanon, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation.  He was born September 17, 1948, in Marion County.  He worked 27 years for Entenmann's in Louisville.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening and growing sunflowers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence "Chink" and Helen Mann Blandford; three brothers, John I. Blandford, Louis Blandford and Clarence "Joe" Blandford, Jr.; one sister, Margaret Abell.

Survivors include his partner, Kathy Monroe of Harrodsburg and her three sons, James Monroe (Susie) of Harrodsburg, Nicholas Monroe of Lebanon and Michael Monroe (Jasmine) of Orlando, Florida; two brothers, Larry Blandford (Janice) of Lexington and Terry Blandford of Louisville.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation was chosen.  A memorial service will be held at 11 am Friday, March 1, 2024, at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto.  Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant will officiate.  Inurnment will follow in the Saint Charles Cemetery.