May 18, 55, Pikeville

Joseph Richard Blanchard, age 55, of Pikeville, NC, passed away at his home in Pikeville, NC on Monday, May 18, 2020.

Mr.Blanchard was born in Lenoir County on September 13, 1964, son of Joseph F. Blanchard and the late Addie Y. Davis.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lee Baker Blanchard; Children, Beth Ervin of Goldsboro, Joshua Blanchard and Cameron Blanchard of Goldsboro and Justin Blanchard of Durham.

He is proceeded in death by his son Aaron Blanchard.

Mr. Blanchard leaves behind his father, Joseph and wife Sue Blanchard; brother, Tony Blanchard; sister, Olga Pebbles Brown of LaGrange; in-laws, Gene and Nancy Baker of Goldsboro; uncle, Dalton Grant and a special friend, Bobby Summerlin of Pikeville.

The family will receive friends and family at the home of Gene and Nancy Baker on Monday, May 25, 2020, from 2pm to 4pm at 4387 Hwy 70 East, Goldsboro, NC