SFC (R) Anthony Blanks, son of the late Benjamin and Ethelean Blanks, was born March 5, 1963 in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Anthony Blanks, Sr., 59, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Piedmont Columbus Regional (Midtown) in Columbus, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Athelia Blanks.

Anthony graduated from Kingstree Senior High School in Kingstree, South Carolina in 1981. He attended Troy State University in 2003 and received his Associate of Science Degree. In 2006, he received his Bachelor's of Science at Troy University.

Anthony served 22 years with distinction in the United States Army, earning 27 awards and decorations until his retirement in 2003. He loved working in his garden, fishing, cooking and traveling. He was a BIG fan of the Atlanta Falcons and the Georgia Bulldogs.

Those left to cherish his memories forever are his wife, Nancy Blanks; three sons, Jermaine (Kenyetta) Cunningham, Anthony (Ariane) Blanks Jr, Adrian Blanks; a daughter, Latekia (Rodricous) Arrington; godson, Christopher (Charlette) Thames; three brothers, Ronnie Blanks, Benjamin (Carolyn) Blanks, Jason (Sabrina) Blanks; a sister Deborah Blanks; 11 grandchildren, Tonnia, Kaysha, Andrell, Ay'Mariah, JaNeya, Annetta, Amira, Javion, Rodricous Jr, Ramiyah and Janiyah; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Anthony Blanks, Sr. will be held Friday, May 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM Graveside at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Thursday beginning at 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Progressive.