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Claude Blair Obituary

Claude W. Blair
NEW ELLENTON, SC - Claude Wilbur Blair, 87, beloved husband of
Virginia L. Chambers Blair, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.
Claude was born and raised in the mountains outside Banner Elk North Carolina. He was the son of Charlie and Beaula Jones Blair. In the early 1950's Claude left the mountains to serve in the Army. His discharge at Ft. Gordon led him to a job at the Savannah River Site and to marry Virginia Chambers of Roan Mountain, TN.
Claude worked at the Savannah River Plant from 1955 to 1990 in the Health Physics department. Along with the many close friends, he watched his career, the Savanah River Plant, his Church and the CSRA grow to what it is today. Claude loved the heating and air trade. With other family members, Claude co-founded Blue Ridge Heating and Air in Elizabethton, TN. Locally he started Blair's Heating and Air. Through Blair's H&A Claude helped many associates start businesses of their own.
Claude was close to his church, Corinth Baptist, in New Ellenton, SC. He and Virginia joined the church which was moved from Old Ellenton in the early 1950's. Over the years, he served Corinth Baptist Church in many capacities and watched with pride as the church grew and matured.
Claude always had many dear friends and deeply loved his whole family. He is survived by his wife Virginia, son Scotty (Alice), grandson Dylan (Toni) Hewitt, and their children Zach, Jacob,
Landen, Sydney, Madeline, Eliana and Levi. Claude has a brother Fred (Joanne) of Banner Elk, NC, Troy (Brenda) of Marion, N.C., and a sister
Mildred (Bud) Parker of Roan Mountain, TN. Claude is proceeded in death by his parents and a brother Homer (Evelyn) of Marion, NC. Claude had many nephews and nieces who he thought the world of.
Claude was a friendly, compassionate, generous, kind and forgiving person. His sunny personality, eagerness to help, quick humor, sharp mind and his permanent, genuine grin always made him a welcomed sight. He lived his life happy, upbeat and outgoing.
His passing leaves a hole in all of our lives.
The family will receive friends Friday afternoon, April 14th beginning at Noon at Corinth Baptist Church. The funeral will follow at 2 o'clock with The Revs. Mike Bell and Brancie Stephens officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Corinth Baptist Church, 805 South Main St., New Ellenton, SC 29809.
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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2017.
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Will always remember the first time we met Claude. He bought our boat! We became life long friends. A sweeter soul never existed. We still talk about him

Vernon and Sherry Stewart

Work

April 6, 2023

Scotty, I only heard today of your Dad's passing. I know he will be grievously missed by the family and all who knew him. He was a fine, kind gentleman. You have my heart felt sympathies.

Peggy Mundy

Friend

April 15, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. My dad (Vernon) thought the world of Claude. Prayers to your family from ours.

Krista Stewart Durtschi

April 14, 2017

My condolences go out your family.May God continue to strengthen your family.Mr Blair such a wonderful person.

Jill Washington

April 14, 2017

Our condolences for the Blair family. Mr. Blair was a kind man and wonderful customer. We will miss him greatly. God Bless, Kate and Sean from Lennox Parts Plus.

April 13, 2017

Mr. Blair was one of the real gentlemen on the HVAC business. He will be missed by all who knew him. God bless.
Vernon Mobley
Mingledorff's

April 13, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Words of encouragement at Psalms 90:10 & Matt. 5:4 for the family to read.

E. Brown

April 13, 2017

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Claude for 40 years. He's one of the finest persons I have ever known. Ginny and Scotty, our heartfull sympathies to you.

April 12, 2017

To the Blair family,
All of us in the Riddle family send our condolences. We are saddened to hear of Mr. Blair's passing. There is not a person who grew up on Georgia Avenue in New Ellenton that does not have pleasant memories of Mr. Blair, and respect for him. We endure with you a sense of great loss. He was quick-witted and had an endearing sense of humor. He was kind to all of us kids...and remained so even as we all grew up. And never did he let any of us suffer long with a broken air conditioner! Never! We wish to convey our sympathy and support at this difficult time.

The Riddle Family

April 12, 2017

virginia,so sorry to here of your loss,if I can help in any way call me 649 1571 love you judy

judy usry

April 12, 2017

Claude was one of the greatest men we have ever known. He possessed a kind spirit that is rare. We loved him. Jenny, Scotty and family, we know you will miss him.
Vernon and Sherry Stewart

Vernon and Sherry Stewart

April 12, 2017

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