Kenneth E. Blanton, 74, of Suffolk passed away in his home with his family on Feb. 3. A graveside service with military honors will be held Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. at Albert G. Horton Jr. Veterans Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Allen Lancaster officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nansemond-Suffolk Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 1515, Suffolk, VA 23439-1515. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.