Joseph Gregory Blansett Sr., age 65 of Shelbyville, Kentucky passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 9, 1956. Greg graduated from Portland Christian High School, Ivy Tech Vocational School, and went on to become a Master Plumber and business owner. Greg was loved and respected by many in the trade.
Greg was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, a faithful husband, loving father and grandfather "Pops" of twelve. Greg worked hard his entire life to care for his family. He built our dream home in Finchville, Kentucky. He was known for his love of U of K basketball, gardening, spending time with his grandchildren and serving in children's ministry at Spencer Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Martha Blansett.
Greg is survived by his loving and devoted wife of forty-four years and high school sweetheart, Ann Mengelberg Blansett; his loving children, Joseph Gregory Blansett Jr. "Greg Jr." (Leonie), Angela Marie Purvis (Derrick), Natalie Elizabeth Bolen (Zach); grandchildren, Joe, Jacob, Jeffrey, John Luke, Bliss, Clive, Abe, Rosie, Penelope, Posey, Davey and Reggie; siblings Sherry Wood (Paul David) and Bonnie Rowe (Tom); and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation will be 10 am to 12 pm on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Chapel in the Woods 1407 Moser Rd, Louisville, KY 40299. A celebration of Greg's life will be there at 12 pm, followed by entombment at Resthaven Memorial Park.
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