Luke Andrew Blanchard, 23, of Sanford, died on Monday, March 24, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church 632 McCrimmon Road, Carthage, NC 28327. There will be a private burial. The family will welcome extended family and friends at Calvary Memorial Church following the service.
Luke was born Feb. 5, 2002 in Pinehurst to Louis and Jennifer (Fox) Blanchard. Luke gained a great appreciation for his Lord and Saviour growing up at Calvary Christian School. Luke had an incredible love for his son, Jaxson Lee Blanchard, and his wife, Michaela Blanchard. He looked forward to watching all his son’s new milestones. He was so very proud to be a Dad. Luke had a passion for woodworking and was just getting started on so many new projects. He absolutely enjoyed showing off his accomplishments. Luke enjoyed hunting, fishing, grilling, disc golf, bowling, and spending time with his family and fur babies. Luke was a dedicated team member to the Moore County Maintenance team and really showed passion for what he did. He showed love to every student and staff member he encountered. Luke will be greatly missed by so many.
He is survived by his wife of four years, Michaela Nicole (Green) Blanchard; a son, Jaxson Blanchard of Sanford; his parents, Louis Blanchard and Jennifer (Fox) Blanchard of Southern Pines; four brothers, William Blanchard of Williamsburg, VA, Bradley, Jonathan, and Matthew Blanchard of Southern Pines; one sister, Alaina Blanchard of Southern Pines; two sisters-in-law, Lizzie Hernandez of Eagle Springs and Tessa Green of Texas; a brother-in-law, Ethan Taylor of Southern Pines; grandparents, William R. Blanchard and wife Donna of Carthage; Jean Fox of Aberdeen; father and mother-in-law, Tim Green and wife Heather of Texas and Kelly Taylor of Carthage; grandparents-in-law David and Joyce Taylor of Carthage.
Luke was preceded in death by a grandfather Barry Fox.
Online condolences can be made to www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
