of Witts Springs, AR
February 28, 1923 - February 23, 2019
Cecil Henry Blair, age 95 of Witts Springs, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 at his home surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born in Magic Springs, Arkansas on February 28th, 1923 to the late Brunie B. Blair and Ethna Laymon Blair.
Cecil was drafted into the United States Army in May of 1943 and served our country until November of 1945. He fought in 5 major campaigns and was awarded 5 Bronze Stars for his service during WWII. This past May Cecil was a recipient of a Quilt of Valor. He came home from the war and married Agnes Taylor Blair. They were married for 62 years before her death in 2010.
Survivors include his eight children, Allen (Janet) Blair of Malvern, Alton (Anna) Blair of Albuquerque, NM, Ricky (Janet) Blair of Vilonia, Russell Blair of Witts Springs, Kenton (Loretta) Blair of Witts Springs, Kerry (Debra) Blair of Russellville, Marilyn (Darrell) Hollis of Conway Springs, KS and Mark Blair of Witts Springs; nineteen grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Thelma Brown of Springfield, MO.
Cecil is preceded in death by his parents, Brunie and Ethna Blair; his wife, Agnes Taylor Blair; daughter-in-law, Kathryn Blair; and siblings, Letha Grinder, Della Grinder and Homer Blair.
Funeral services for Cecil will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 28th, 2019 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Jimmie Smith and Bro. Tim Blair officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Witts Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Kelley, Tim, Dusty, Clay, Brian, Craig, Quenton, Brandon, Steele, Cole and Caleb. Honorary pallbearers will be granddaughters, April, Pepper, Gretchen, Courtney, Joni, Carissa, Ashley and Makayla.
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19 Condolence(s)
Phil Wyatt
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Blessed to have known Cecil. Wonderful man with a wonderful family.
Sheila Blair
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you. Sorry I can't be there due to work
Audrey Hall
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for Peace and Comfort for the family.
Kay Knight
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr Blair was a member of the great generation. His service to his country and fellow man is deserving of recognition and praise. Pepper , Sydney and Maddison I know you will miss your grandfather and pray you take comfort in knowing you will see him again, in heaven. Gods blessings on you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Kay Knight
Jeff Hayes
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
My condolences to all the family.God bless.
Brenda Leslie
Monday, February 25, 2019
Allen, I am so sorry to hear of your father’s death. What s long and full life he must have lead. My condolences to your family.
Love,
Brenda Leslie
Monroe and Gloria Massey
Monday, February 25, 2019
May God comfort you and bless you with His peace. We are praying for your family.
Anna M. Grinder
Monday, February 25, 2019
Uncle Cecil so many friends and family members are going to miss you. God be with each and everyone. All my Love Ann Grinder
Sandy Mitts
Monday, February 25, 2019
Allen and Janet,
So sorry to hear of your father's death.He lived a very full life.I'm sure he was quite a character.He raised a son that is one! It is so hard to let them go so my thoughts and prayers are with you.Love ya .
Susan Metcalf Tapp
Monday, February 25, 2019
May God bless him and the family. Susan and Jody
Ben Taylor
Monday, February 25, 2019
My prayers are with the family for peace and comfort. Cecil was a good man that will be missed by all.
Michael and Vicki Economopoulos
Monday, February 25, 2019
Cecil was the best neighbor anyone could ever ask for. He was a kind and gentle man who we will miss greatly. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Sandy George Grinder
Monday, February 25, 2019
Uncle Cecil you will be missed by many people.
I'll always cherish memories of you, you always made sure I got to take the mules to water when we would break from picking up potatoes you knew I loved riding them.
Love and prayers to the family
Tammy Rhein
Monday, February 25, 2019
Thank you for your service you will be missed God Bless
Pam Klunk
Monday, February 25, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of your lose, prayers for you and your family. God Bless
Holly Kemp
Monday, February 25, 2019
THANK YOU DEAR MAN FOR YOUR SERVCE. THANK YOU TO YOUR LOVING FAMILY AS WELL. WE ALL ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR DEDICATION.
Morgan Docekal
Monday, February 25, 2019
Am glad to say that I got to know Cecil & Agnes, and all the family. Got to spend my younger years with them at the Church of Christ. They were very good friends of my grandparents, Doc & Elsie Docekal, and these past few years, Cecil and my mom, Nancy were close as they would ride to town together on the Senior van..Thank you for your service Cecil, and may you rest in peace now
Carlos&Diabe Freeman
Monday, February 25, 2019
Cecil was a good man worked with him building fork mountain road we had lots of laughs Carlos Freeman
Doug and Nancy Weaver
Monday, February 25, 2019
Thank you for your service, Cecil. Cecil has always been a blessing to our community. Prayers to the family.