William W. Blanton
William W. Blanton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1977–1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Wallace Blanton March 11, 1924 Shawnee Mission, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 2014 (aged 90) Carrollton, Texas, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Relatives | Jack C.F. Blanton (brother) |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army (United States Army Air Forces) |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
William Wallace "Bill" Blanton (March 11, 1924 – April 4, 2014) was an American politician and businessman.
Born in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, Blanton and his family moved to Carrollton, Texas, where his father ran a mill. During World War II, Blanton served as a pilot in the United States Army Air Forces. Blanton and his wife owned Schlotzsky Sandwiches Shops. Blanton served on the Carrollton-Farmers Branch school board. From 1977 to 1987, Blanton served as a Republican in the Texas House of Representatives. His brother Jack C.F. Blanton also served in the Texas Legislature. Blanton died in Carrollton, Texas.[1][2]
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