Lorenzo Blanton, affectionately known as "Renny" was born December 11, 1954 in Chockie, Oklahoma, son of Arthur and Johnnie Blanton.  Lorenzo grew up in Sherman, Texas.  He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.  He received his education in the Sherman public schools.  After school, he started his first job working alongside his father at the Sherman Foundry.  Lorenzo had a love for cars.  He started his first auto business and became a dedicated mechanic.  His skills he believed were a gift from God, some passed on by his father, and in the later years, self-taught.  While putting his mechanic gift to use, he also made lots of friends.  He loved playing a tune on his bass guitar as a part-time hobby.  He showed love and care for family friends, always willing to help others in need.
Lorenzo was preceded in death by his father; grandparents; one brother; and 2 sisters.
He leaves to cherish his memories: Mother, Johnnie M. Blanton, Sherman, Texas; children: Mickel Blanton of Denver, Colorado; Marlin Rockins, Jamie Blanton, Valanca Blanton, Cameron Blanton, and KaiAuna Blanton, all of Sherman; McKenzie Bradshaw of Benton, Arkansas; his siblings, Melony Neal and husband, Ricky, of Wylie, Texas; Christia Higgs of Ft. Worth, Texas; Stewart Blanton and wife, AIssatou, of San Antonio, Texas; Judy Blanton of Sherman, Texas; Sherri Ray and husband, Allie, of McKinney, Texas; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews; cousins; a host of friends; and a special friend, Deanna.
Lorenzo Blanton, 67, ascended to his eternal home Saturday night, May 7, 2022, at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center, Sherman. Texas.  Funeral services were held Saturday morning, May 14, 2022 in the Harmony Baptist Church, Sherman, Texas.  Rev. Clifton Eaton was the Host Pastor.   Burial followed at Cedarlawn Memorial Park.  Arrangements were entrusted to James E. Smith and the professionals of Waldo Funeral Home. - - - Fisher Funeral Home