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Andrew Blair Obituary

Funeral service for Andrew Miles Blair, 33, will be Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 2:00 pm at The Sanctuary with Rev. Freddie Edwards and Rev. Patrick Harris officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Sylacauga, Alabama. Mr. Blair died Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was a graduate of Fayetteville High School Class of 2000. He attended Faulkner University where he was a member of the baseball team. Mr. Blair graduated Auburn University in 2005. He was in his 10th year of teaching and had served as the Head Baseball Coach at Coosa Central High School and currently Head Baseball Coach at Talladega High School. He was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He made a huge impact on so many lives; especially his students. He was a member of The Sanctuary on US Hwy 280 and an avid Alabama fan. He is survived by his wife, Paula C. Blair, his son, Aiden Blair, his daughter, Anna-Kate Blair, his step-daughter, Layton Bullard, his parents, Roger Sr. and Becky Blair, brother, Evan Blair wife Autumn, nephew, Thomas Blair, mother-in-law, Sheri Grant, brother-in-law, Kelley Johnson wife Misty, nephew, Taylor Johnson and niece, Kaitlyn Tinney. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm at The Sanctuary. Pallbearers will be the Baseball Team of Talladega High School. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneysmith.com. Radney-Smith Funeral Home in Sylacauga, AL will direct the services.

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Published by The Daily Home on Jan. 12, 2016.

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January 20, 2016

Roger, Evan, and all the Blair family, so sorry for your loss, I will miss Andy he could always make me laugh and I remember working with him as his teacher mentor upstairs at Comer his first year here. It is so sad to lose him at such a young age. Josee and I will have you family in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Coach O. C. Barclay and family

Clara Stewart

January 16, 2016

Let God fill the empty spot in your heart and things will get better.

Tracey Cummings

January 14, 2016

Sorry for yalls loss

Latrice

January 14, 2016

May your memories of Mr. Blair live within your heart.

Hagan & Blankenship Family

January 13, 2016

We love you Paula. Layton. Families. God bless.

Barry and. Sherry Hagan

January 13, 2016

Father God I lift up this family to you and ask that you comfort their hearts and give them peace as only you can. In Jesus name I ask. Amen

Josh and Belinda Blankenship

January 13, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cheryl Dobson

January 12, 2016

My heart goes out to you as you mourn the loss of your husband, son, brother, father. I did not know Andy, but I knew his Mother, Becky. She was so proud of the man he had become. Praying for all of you during this difficult time.

Wendy Sims

January 12, 2016

This is such a loss may God keep you close and know it won't be but for a little while and we will all be together again Heaven needed a coach and they now have a good one rest in peace

January 12, 2016

Roger & Becky, please know we feel the hurt and pain, but God will help you heal in time. May you find strength in his love and care. With deepest sympathy,
Ralph & Mildred McKinney

Melissa Huntley

January 12, 2016

My sweet brother, my sweet friend,words can't express how deeply,I'm going to miss you. I love you,I love you always .

Demetrius Huntley

January 12, 2016

My brother my friend hard to know you gone. I love you and will miss you brother.

Savannah

January 12, 2016

It is clear that Mr. Blair was a man loved by many. May God provide all the family and friends of Mr. Blair with the strength they need for the many days and weeks ahead. How we yearn for the day when we will see our loved ones again!

Laura Huntley Keith

January 12, 2016

It's hard to put into words how much my heart is hurting for The Blair Family. May God give you all comfort & strength to get through the loss of such a wonderful young man. Keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers.

Michael Adair

January 12, 2016

I am very sorry for this loss of a great guy. May God bless this great family and be with them during this time.

Laura Huntley Keith

January 12, 2016

It's hard to put into words how much my heart is hurting for The Blair family. May God give you all comfort & strength to get through the loss of such a wonderful young man. Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers.

Shalanda Whetstone/Norman

January 11, 2016

You will be deeply missed by many. You were an angle on earth.

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