Timothy "Timmy" Lee Blanford

Timothy Lee “Timmy” Blanford, age 68 of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Newburgh Healthcare.

Timmy was born October 9, 1957, in Evansville, Indiana, to Walter and Norma Jean (Garvin) Blanford. He attended Glenwood Grade School as a child. Later on, he worked in the workshop at ARC Industries. Timmy had a love of many things, but absolutely loved antique cars. He was a lover of food, especially anything that you could put ketchup on, however his favorite of all was spaghetti. Timmy loved to tinker around and fix things like radios and vacuum cleaners. One of Timmy’s biggest accomplishments was being a part of the Special Olympics bowling team. He also loved animals. Timmy has been a wonderful son, fantastic brother, and loving uncle. His smile is the stamp left on the hearts of those closest to him.

The family of Timmy would like to extend a special thank you to both Newburgh Healthcare and Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate continual care.

Timmy is survived by his mother, Norma Jean Blanford; his siblings, Sherry (Dennis) Oakley, Richard “Todd” (Cheryl) Blanford, Scott (Rachel) Blanford and John Blanford; brother in law, Tim Merkley; long time best friend, David Beane; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Timmy is preceded in death by his father, Walter Blanford; and his sister, Cindy Merkley.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March  3, 2026, at the Lutheran Church of our Redeemer at 1811 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN 47714, with Rev. Dr. Thomas Wenig officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Lutheran Church of our Redeemer at 1811 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, is handling the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of Timmy. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

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