James S. Blanding Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James S. Blanding (Petersburg, Virginia), born in Prince George, Virginia, who passed away on April 8, 2020 at the age of 41. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James S. Blanding to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father James of Washington; his stepmother Bertha of Washington; and his grandparents, Thomas, Mary James, Luverster "Tam" Grammer, Exodus Jones and Sara of Washington.

He is survived by: his friend James Stewart Blanding; his mother Jennie Blanding of Prince George; his children, A'Shanti Wheeler, Deandre Lundy of Hopewell, James Brown of Hopewell and Deantaye Jackson of Hopewell; his siblings, Anita Blanding of Hopewell, Renna Bonner of Petersburg, Sheila Thomas (Ricky) of Prince George, Sara King (Willie) of Chesterfield, Steven Bey of Petersburg, Michael of Hopewell, Joel (Carl) of Conyers, GA and Terry Blanding of Prince George; and his grandchildren, Kyree, Messiah, Kasydi and Zion Stith. He is also survived by eight aunts and uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.