Paul Blair

Paul H. Blair, 76, of rural Bellefontaine passed away July 9, 2016 at 7:26 a.m. at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.

He was born on February 25, 1940 in rural Logan County, the son of the late Carrol & Ruth (Yoder) Blair, whom he now joins in Heaven. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, John and Jim Blair and sisters Frances Neese and Sally Roth.

In 1966, he married the former Brenda Galluzzo and they were married 45 years, before she passed away in 2011.

Paul is survived by two children; a daughter, Jennifer Blair of West Liberty and a son, Dr. Russell (Abbey) Blair of Rocky River, Ohio; three grandsons, Dylan, Ian and Hayden Blair and several nieces and nephews.

Paul worked in the warehouse for Super Foods and later Nash Finch Company for 35 years before retirement. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving in the early 1960’s. Paul also had served as an elected Jefferson Township Trustee in addition to operating a mowing business after his retirement, which he was very proud of. He also enjoyed tractor pulls and attending fairs.

Pastor Scott Miller will officiate a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 321 N. Main St. Bellefontaine. Visitation will be the same day, two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Zanesfield Cemetery.

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