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Johnnie Olenton Blanchard


Sunrise: September 22, 1952

Sunset: January 27, 2025

On January 27, 2025, our Omnipresent, Omnipotent, and Omniscient God called his son, Johnnie Olenton Blanchard, to eternal rest. Johnnie was the son of James and Virginia Blanchard who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Johnnie Farmer. Seven of his brothers and sisters preceded him in death; another sister, Helen Smith, transitioned a couple days after Johnnie transitioned.

Johnnie was fondly known as “John,” “Ted,” and “Lent.”  Full of fun and love, John was the 12th of 14 children.  He was educated in the Chesapeake Public School System, graduating from Crestwood High School. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Airforce in which he was honorably discharged.  He worked briefly as a Sheriff for the City of Chesapeake. He retired from the City of Norfolk Public Works as a meter reader.  John had a passion for dancing.  He loved to travel and tried so hard to be an excellent bid whist card player.  Johnnie loved to talk and ended up in “serious” conversations to get his point across. He was such a humorous soul who kept the laughter flowing!  Johnnie Blanchard was a wonderful dad, a great uncle, brother, and adored by many.

The love in the Blanchard family flows strong and deep, leaving memories to cherish forever. Always in the hearts of Jannifer Farmer, daughter; E.J. Edmonds (Nicky) and Columbus DeShawn Wilkes (sons); 12 beautiful grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; Sheldia Bell and Veronica Godfrey, sisters; Dr. Michael (Adrienne); Deacon George (Gina) and Norman (Gloria) Blanchard. In addition, he will be missed by a host of  relatives and friends of which almost everyone he met was considered to his “cousin.”

“I shall pass through this world but once.  If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing that I can do, to any fellow human being, let me do it now.  Let me not defer nor neglect it; for I will not pass this way again.”  Stephen Grellet.

Viewing: Sunday, February 9, 2025 12 Noon to 4:00 PM Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 West Berkley Avenue Norfolk, Virginia Celebration of Life: COME IN PERSON OR WATCH ONLINE Monday, February 10, 2025 11:00 AM Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 West Berkley Avenue Norfolk, Virginia Laid to Rest: Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery 5310 Milners Road Suffolk, Virginia

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    roosevelt jones says

    RIP

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      Linwood & Cleopatra Riddick says

      We are sorry for your lost. May God bless your family at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy.

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    Henrietta C Vann says

    My deepest sympathy to the Blanchard Family.Rest in peace my childhood friend. A life well lived and a Buttssation Legend. Until we meet again Lent, thoughts of you will forever be in my heart. From Elder Henrietta C.Vann

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    Garry Williams says

    Sorry for your lost he was like a big brother to me and a very good friend 🧡 he will surely be miss by me and the guys that knew him God bless

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    April Dixon says

    You will truly be missed Uncle Lent I have enough memeories to last til we meet again so keep my spot warm til then Love you Always Unk ❤️ #LongLiveUncleLent#

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    Angel Hamlet says

    I’ll never get to hear you call me whippersnapper again. You will be missed. Love ya ink.

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    Shelia (Bean Daughter) says

    Rest in Peace, Lint,
    May the good Lord bless the entire family with his strength to surpass all your sadness. May God Bless each of you.

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    Elder Angie B. Hairston says

    The memories we shared are priceless! Miss you so much! Part of us went with you when God called you home. Bless the Lord for our blessed hope of the resurrection and the glorious appearance of our Lord and Savior! Rest well uncle….😢
    I AM Women’s Ministry

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