Background
Blanton, John Ralston was born on September 14, 1935 in Pineland, Texas, United States. Son of Ralph Ralston and Sally B. (Richardson) Blanton.
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Blanton, John Ralston was born on September 14, 1935 in Pineland, Texas, United States. Son of Ralph Ralston and Sally B. (Richardson) Blanton.
Bachelor in Geology, Texas Christian University, 1960.
President Hughes-Blanton, Inc., 1970—1981, Trojan Drilling & Operating Company, Inc., Dallas, from 1981, United States Operating Inc., Dallas, from 1982. Board directors Northway National Bank, Richardson National Bank, Northway BancShares. With Air National Guard, 1959-1965.
Associate Dallas Museum Fine Arts. Member Foundation for North America, Wild Sheep, Gam Conservation International, Summer Music Guild, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Young Men’s Christian Association. 500, Inc. Member of North Texas State University President Council, International Association Drilling Contractors, Chief Executive Round Table, North Texas Simmetal Association (board directors 1977), Texas and Southwest Cattle Breeders Association, Ducks Unlimited, Dallas Safari Club 1978-1980, Dallas Woods and Water Club, Dallas Gun Club.
Married Sally Sappington, September 9, 1959 (divorced 1983). Children: Bryan, Brent, Whitney.