James E. Blair, 88, of Erie, IL, died Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Genesis Medical Center Illini Campus, Silvis, IL. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Erie Christian Church. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 am till the time of service at the church. Burial will be at the Erie Cemetery, followed by a meal and time of sharing/remembrance at the Erie United Methodist Church Wesleyan Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Newton Zion Reformed Church, The King’s Camp, or the Erie Ambulance.
James was born to James Harlie and Flora Belle (Walker) Blair on March 11, 1928 in rural Scott County, IL about a half mile east of Glasgow, IL. He married Jean Ann Rose on May 23, 1959 at the Erie Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. James worked in various sectors of industry, including 27 years at John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline as a Millwright.
He was a commercial sign painter/artist and mechanic. His hobbies included woodworking, general carpentry, and electrical projects. For many years, James helped with the Rose Farms’ apple business, selling apples and caring for approximately 24 trees. A follower of Christ, he dedicated his life to serving the Lord by being heavily involved in building projects and sign painting at the King’s Camp, Chana, IL, and the Newton Zion Reformed Church, rural Erie. He was an avid camper and loved spending time with family and friends at the Kings Camp. Mostly, he was a beloved husband, a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a member of the Newton Zion Reformed Church where he served as an Elder and Deacon. James served on the board at his church, the Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison and the King’s Camp Board. He served as a troop leader for the Erie Boy Scout Troop 101, and was a U.A.W. #865 member.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Ann Blair, Erie; children David (Marilyn) Blair, Erie, Kathy (Christopher) Lofgren, Silvis, Carolyn Jean Blair, Davenport, Linda (Imad) Al-Suleiman, Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, David (Lindsie) Blair, Thomas (Angela) Blair, Aaron Blair, Monica (Markus) Underwood, Kelli (Andrew) Beall, Emili (Daniel) Utz, Rebecca Behnami, Matthew Behnami, Mohammed Al-Suleiman, Amirah Al-Suleiman and Muhanned Al-Suleiman. Also surviving are 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents, grandson, Timothy Lofgren, 3 brothers and 7 sisters.
James was born to James Harlie and Flora Belle (Walker) Blair on March 11, 1928 in rural Scott County, IL about a half mile east of Glasgow, IL. He married Jean Ann Rose on May 23, 1959 at the Erie Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. James worked in various sectors of industry, including 27 years at John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline as a Millwright.
He was a commercial sign painter/artist and mechanic. His hobbies included woodworking, general carpentry, and electrical projects. For many years, James helped with the Rose Farms’ apple business, selling apples and caring for approximately 24 trees. A follower of Christ, he dedicated his life to serving the Lord by being heavily involved in building projects and sign painting at the King’s Camp, Chana, IL, and the Newton Zion Reformed Church, rural Erie. He was an avid camper and loved spending time with family and friends at the Kings Camp. Mostly, he was a beloved husband, a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a member of the Newton Zion Reformed Church where he served as an Elder and Deacon. James served on the board at his church, the Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison and the King’s Camp Board. He served as a troop leader for the Erie Boy Scout Troop 101, and was a U.A.W. #865 member.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Ann Blair, Erie; children David (Marilyn) Blair, Erie, Kathy (Christopher) Lofgren, Silvis, Carolyn Jean Blair, Davenport, Linda (Imad) Al-Suleiman, Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, David (Lindsie) Blair, Thomas (Angela) Blair, Aaron Blair, Monica (Markus) Underwood, Kelli (Andrew) Beall, Emili (Daniel) Utz, Rebecca Behnami, Matthew Behnami, Mohammed Al-Suleiman, Amirah Al-Suleiman and Muhanned Al-Suleiman. Also surviving are 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents, grandson, Timothy Lofgren, 3 brothers and 7 sisters.
James E. Blair, 88, of Erie, IL, died Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Genesis Medical Center Illini Campus, Silvis, IL. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Erie Christian Church. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 am till the time of service at the church. Burial will be at the Erie Cemetery, followed by a meal and time of sharing/remembrance at the Erie United Methodist Church Wesleyan Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Newton Zion Reformed Church, The King’s Camp, or the Erie Ambulance.
James was born to James Harlie and Flora Belle (Walker) Blair on March 11, 1928 in rural Scott County, IL about a half mile east of Glasgow, IL. He married Jean Ann Rose on May 23, 1959 at the Erie Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. James worked in various sectors of industry, including 27 years at John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline as a Millwright.
He was a commercial sign painter/artist and mechanic. His hobbies included woodworking, general carpentry, and electrical projects. For many years, James helped with the Rose Farms’ apple business, selling apples and caring for approximately 24 trees. A follower of Christ, he dedicated his life to serving the Lord by being heavily involved in building projects and sign painting at the King’s Camp, Chana, IL, and the Newton Zion Reformed Church, rural Erie. He was an avid camper and loved spending time with family and friends at the Kings Camp. Mostly, he was a beloved husband, a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a member of the Newton Zion Reformed Church where he served as an Elder and Deacon. James served on the board at his church, the Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison and the King’s Camp Board. He served as a troop leader for the Erie Boy Scout Troop 101, and was a U.A.W. #865 member.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Ann Blair, Erie; children David (Marilyn) Blair, Erie, Kathy (Christopher) Lofgren, Silvis, Carolyn Jean Blair, Davenport, Linda (Imad) Al-Suleiman, Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, David (Lindsie) Blair, Thomas (Angela) Blair, Aaron Blair, Monica (Markus) Underwood, Kelli (Andrew) Beall, Emili (Daniel) Utz, Rebecca Behnami, Matthew Behnami, Mohammed Al-Suleiman, Amirah Al-Suleiman and Muhanned Al-Suleiman. Also surviving are 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents, grandson, Timothy Lofgren, 3 brothers and 7 sisters.
James was born to James Harlie and Flora Belle (Walker) Blair on March 11, 1928 in rural Scott County, IL about a half mile east of Glasgow, IL. He married Jean Ann Rose on May 23, 1959 at the Erie Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. James worked in various sectors of industry, including 27 years at John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline as a Millwright.
He was a commercial sign painter/artist and mechanic. His hobbies included woodworking, general carpentry, and electrical projects. For many years, James helped with the Rose Farms’ apple business, selling apples and caring for approximately 24 trees. A follower of Christ, he dedicated his life to serving the Lord by being heavily involved in building projects and sign painting at the King’s Camp, Chana, IL, and the Newton Zion Reformed Church, rural Erie. He was an avid camper and loved spending time with family and friends at the Kings Camp. Mostly, he was a beloved husband, a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a member of the Newton Zion Reformed Church where he served as an Elder and Deacon. James served on the board at his church, the Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison and the King’s Camp Board. He served as a troop leader for the Erie Boy Scout Troop 101, and was a U.A.W. #865 member.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Ann Blair, Erie; children David (Marilyn) Blair, Erie, Kathy (Christopher) Lofgren, Silvis, Carolyn Jean Blair, Davenport, Linda (Imad) Al-Suleiman, Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, David (Lindsie) Blair, Thomas (Angela) Blair, Aaron Blair, Monica (Markus) Underwood, Kelli (Andrew) Beall, Emili (Daniel) Utz, Rebecca Behnami, Matthew Behnami, Mohammed Al-Suleiman, Amirah Al-Suleiman and Muhanned Al-Suleiman. Also surviving are 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents, grandson, Timothy Lofgren, 3 brothers and 7 sisters.
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Pauline Jeannette Blair Hester
1907–1981
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Mildred Bernice Blair Ellison
1909–1990
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Madaline Janice Blair Carriger
1910–1992
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Francis Eugene Blair
1911–1983
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Winifred Ellen Blair Suter
1914–2000
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Howard Lee Blair
1917–2008
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Lois Regina Blair Cole
1921–1999
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Dorothy Louise Blair Hawkins
1923–2010
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Eldora May Blair Grimsley
1925–2011
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