Francis Earl Blanford, Jr., age 52 of Holy Cross, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at his home.

A native of Holy Cross, he was born May 7, 1962. He formerly worked as a supervisor with BCD Construction in Bardstown and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also an avid hunter and craftsman.

He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Earl "Frankie" Blanford, Sr. (2003)

Survivors include his wife, Robin Bartley Blanford; his mother, LaVern Wortham Blanford of Holy Cross; one daughter, Rene Blanford Boblett of Mount Sterling; two sons, Aaron Blanford of Loretto and C. J. Baker of Bardstown; two grandchildren, Bryce and Raegan Boblett; two sisters, Cindy Hobbs (Mike) of New Haven and Denise Hagan (Louis) of Holy Cross; two brothers, Greg Blanford of Holy Cross and Chuck Blanford of New Haven; a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Monday, November 10, 2014 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 3560 N. Saint Francis Road, Loretto. Burial will follow in the church cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation is 2-8 PM Sunday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 PM by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.

Pallbearers are Aaron Blanford, C.J. Baker, Mike Hobbs, Louis Hagan, Greg Blanford and Chuck Blanford; Honorary Pallbearers are Chris Hagan, Nathan Watkins, Devin Watkins, Dillon Norman, Blake Blanford and Isaac Hagan.