Herbert-Lair-Obituary

Herbert Dean Lair

Little Rock, Arkansas

Feb 20, 1944 – Sep 17, 2025 (Age 81)

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BORN
February 20, 1944
DIED
September 17, 2025
AGE
81
LOCATION
Little Rock, Arkansas
CHARITY
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

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Herbert Dean Lair, former spy, serial entrepreneur, and late-in-life social media influencer died at 81 on September 17, 2025.Herb was born on February 20, 1944, to Joe Herbert Lair and Irene Dees Lair in Harrison and attended Valley Springs High School, helping them to a state basketball...

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Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss. And grateful to find this opportunity to let you know that Bill and I are keeping you and your daughter in prayer at this difficult time. Bill enjoyed visiting with Herb over many breakfasts. He will definitely be missed here in our special community. Lola-Margaret and Bill Hall Summit Independent Living

Dear Lair Family, I am deeply sorry for the late message. I just heard of Herb's passing moments ago! Herb's passion for life and happiness was very evident. We at the SPEAK OUT! Therapy & Research Center at ASTATE enjoyed every moment speaking with him. He has a special place in our hearts and will be deeply missed! My deepest condolences, Shanon Brantley

Dear Christy, Sandy & Craig~ I am sincerely sorry to learn of Herb´s passing. I have so many special memories of growing up in the neighborhood and spending time at your house - sleepovers, playing together, and all the little moments that meant so much. I´ll always remember the kindness, especially the mornings when you drove Christy and I to school after we got ready together. Those times are such a meaningful part of my childhood, and I will always hold them close. Please know my heart is...

To the Lair Family: I extend heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you at this difficult time of Herb´s passing. I am grateful for the opportunity and privilege of doing three podcasts with Herb (an elementary and high school-schoolmate) on his "Finding Your Happy Place," Podcast. As we researched ways to end Parkinson´s Disease, Herb´s wish was that Arkansas would be first in discovering the cause of Parkinson´s, and thus, its end.

Christy, so sorry to hear about your dad´s passing. Prayers for you and your family during this time.

With our love & prayers, we are sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your precious family in this time of grief and that God will provide you with a peace that surpasses all understanding through Christ Jesus.

I am sending you love and sympathy. I enjoyed reading Herb´s obituary and learned so much about his life. I always felt you were a precious family and loved having Craig and Christy as my students. I love to remember the days when Herb and my brother Tommy were high school friends.

Sandy, Christy, and Craig, So sorry to learn of Herb´s passing. He honored me by inviting me to join him in a stimulating session of his podcast. He will be missed in our community, the Villas of Chenal.