Passed away February 16, 2025.

On March 7, 1940, the late Robert Blanding & Beatrice Denson Blanding became the proud parents of Lymus L. Blanding in Clayton Alabama. Lymus L. Blanding departed this life on Sunday, February 16, 2025, surrounded by his family, at his home in Pittsford, NY.

Lymus graduated from Barbour County Training School, in Clayton, Alabama. Lymus had a passion for sports. He excelled in track and basketball in high school. In 1961, on December 22 nd, Lymus entered into holy matrimony with Ruby Smith. From this union, 1 daughter, Gwendolyn Evans and 1 son, Lymus L. Blanding Jr. were born. He served in the Army and was stationed in Korea. He was an active member of the International Free and Accepted Modern Mason Inc., and Order of the Eastern Star (Mitchell Lodge, Rochester, NY). He was employed at Sibley’s, Northside Hospital, Highland Construction Company as a Mason. He retired from Regional Transit Service (RTS) after 30 years of service. Lymus participated in professional bowling leagues for over 30 years.

He previously attended Holy Trinity Baptist Church. He is survived by 3 siblings: Frances Pringle, Robert L. Blanding, and Jeanette Bentley (Harry Bentley Jr.), and sister-in-law, Annie Blanding. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lymus is survived by his wife Ruby Blanding, daughter, Gwendolyn Evans (Tyrone Evans), son, Lymus L. Blanding, Jr. (Cynthia Blanding); 8 grand children,16 great grand-children, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.

Lymus L. Blanding is preceded in death by Robert Blanding (father), Beatrice Denson Blanding (mother), and 5 brothers Earnest Blanding, Eddie Blanding, Eldridge Blanding, Willie Blanding, and Isaiah (Ike) Blanding.

Lymus’ Funeral Service will be held FRIDAY February 28, 2025 at 9 AM (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LIVESTREAM) in the Interfaith Chapel of Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. (3325 Winton Rd. S.) Interment with Military Honors will take place at Western NY National Cemetery (1254 Indian Falls Rd, Corfu, NY 14036) at 1 PM.