Manning, SC

Christopher Alexander Blanding, 74, husband of Barbara Wiley Blanding, died Monday, May 19, 2025 at his residence, 30 Stonehedge Ct., Sumter, SC. He was born June 2, 1950 in Manning, SC. A son of the late Silas and Susie Mae Butler Blanding, Sr.

Public viewing will be held 2PM-6PM Friday, May 23, 2025 at Hayes F. Samuels, Sr., Memorial Chapel, Manning, SC.

Celebration of life will be held 12 Noon Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Mt. Zero Missionary Baptist Church, 7827 Paxville Hwy, Manning, SC. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery.