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Anthony Blair Obituary

Anthony "Andy" Paul Blair August 20, 1953 - October 14, 2010 COLUMBUS, GA — Anthony Paul Blair, 57, of Columbus GA, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, October 18, 2010 beginning at 12:00 PM at Glenn Anthony Baptist Church with Pastor Hank Reeves officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday October 17, 2010 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road. Anthony Paul Blair was born August 20, 1953; son of the late Kenneth and Earlene Blair in Columbus, GA. Andy worked for the Columbus Government as a traffic technician for over 15 years. Mr. Blair was a Baptist by faith and a member of Glenn Anthony Baptist Church for 25 years. Other than his parents, Kenneth and Earlene, Andy was preceded in death by his grandmother, Virginia E. Griffin. Andy is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Blair whom he shared 34 years of marriage; their two children, Brooke Blair Taylor and husband, Eric of Fortson, GA and son, Dustin Anthony Blair of Columbus, GA; sister, Patricia Littrell and husband, Lowell of Columbus, GA; and his brothers, Rickey D. Blair of Columbus, GA and Jimmy Blair of Columbus, GA. Andy was blessed with two beautiful grandchildren that brought much joy to his life, Savannah Grace Taylor and Summer Blair Taylor. Andy is also survived by his grandmother, Adalee Warterman; and two special aunts, Dorothy Goss and Marynell Holmes. Flowers will be accepted also those so desiring  may make contributions in memory of Anthony Paul Blair, to Glenn Anthony Baptist Church 1109 39th Street, Columbus, GA. 31904.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Oct. 17, 2010.

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Alaine Foster

November 17, 2010

Dear Kathy,
My heart goes out so deeply to you in the loss of Andy. Ever since the day I was told of your loss, I have had you in my heart and in my prayers for the Lord to be ever near and hold you close in His arms through this horrible time. You are in my thoughts...May our Lord always, comfort you and meet your every need. Much Love and Prayers.
Alaine (smith) Foster (Phenix City, AL)

Kristi Moore

October 26, 2010

Kathy,I am so terribly sorry of hearing of Andy's passing.This was such a shock to me.Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and that you and Andy was such a inspiration to me.I loved all the fun times we shared at Glenn Anthony and Awana.May GOD be with you,the kids and grandchildren during this difficult time.GOD BLESS YOU ALL...Love Kritter

Janice Nolin

October 21, 2010

Kathy, I am so sorry for the loss you have endured and will endure daily. Just know that Andy is having a wonderful time praising our Savior and we will all be together again one day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children everyday. We love you - Janice and Scott Nolin, Opelika, AL

April Monk

October 20, 2010

We are all sadden by your loss, you are in our prayers! Lisa Slaughter, April Monk and Earline Cook

October 19, 2010

Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Kathy & David Albritton

Lisa Coffield/Jones

October 19, 2010

Ms Kathy,

I was so sorry to hear about Mr Andy's passing. We had such good times with the both of y'all when we went to Glenn Anthony together. Lauren always enjoyed being in Awana with you. Mr. Andy will be missed dearly. Thinking of you!

Aimee Harrington

October 19, 2010

Brooke-
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family! Stay strong and keep your faith!

becky haney

October 19, 2010

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Andy.Our prayers are with your family.Sincerely,Becky and Frank Haney and family

Kathy White

October 18, 2010

I went to school with Andy and Jimmy,my prayers are with the family. I will never forget the memories I shared in school with him. He will be missed.I loved you Andy, Your old Friend and Classmate, Kathy Singletary

Tanya Nixon-Mayotte

October 18, 2010

Thinking of you all at such a difficult time.

Brittany Greer (Hood)

October 18, 2010

Mrs. Kathy, Brooke and Dusty, on behalf of my family I would like to say how sorry we are to hear of Mr. Andy's passing. It has been years since I had seen him but I do have many memories from playing softball with Brooke at American. He always had something crazy to say or do and I know he will be greatly missed. Know that he is in a better place just waiting to be reunited with his family someday.

Bubba & Cindy Coram

October 18, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Jeff Trant

October 18, 2010

Kathy and kids, we are so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. Andy was a good man with a devilish grin. He always made me wonder "what is he gonna do next". Tina said she saw him just a couple of weeks ago at a retirement party and he was just the same old "Andy".

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be missed by many.

Jeff and Tina Trant

Cindy Dunn-Watley

October 18, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.

October 18, 2010

Kathy, I am so sorry of about Andy He was such a nice guy. Could Not Get To You Sunday. But My Thoughts And Prayers Are with You I sure Hope God Can Give You The Strenght To Get Thru This. Pam wynn

Frances Bonner

October 18, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Andy's passing, You are all in my thoughts and prayers,

Brian Elkins

October 18, 2010

Kathy and family, I am so sorry to hear about this. If there is anything that I can do to assist any of you, please let me know. May god bless and keep your faith strong!

Lisa Andrews

October 17, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

October 17, 2010

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about Andy.May God send his angles to wrap there arms around you and your family thru this most difficult time in your life.

Sharon Hutto

Cindy Fountain-Hutto

October 17, 2010

Kathy & family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Even tho I didn't know Andy very well, when we did run into him, he always had a smile and a Word from God. God Bless each of you.

Delia Watley

October 17, 2010

Youre in my prayers.

Donald George

October 17, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May your Memories comfort your heart.

Rhonda Bolin

October 17, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the peace of God sustain you during this time of grief.

Roger & Rhonda Bolin

Anthony Hovey

October 17, 2010

Kathy, I was deeply sadden to hear the news of Andy’s passing, but, I find great comfort in knowing that he is okay. We have God’s Word on it. I wish I had the words that would bring comfort and strength to you and the kids at this time. But, I don’t. So let me share these words from Him who can give comfort to you. “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know” (John 14:1-4). Kathy, may the LORD make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: May the LORD lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace (Numbers 6:25-26). May God bless forever the memory of Anthony Paul Blair!

June Fletcher Reynolds

October 17, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you.

diane nolin

October 17, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ann Harp Weagle

October 17, 2010

Kathy, Hope you find peace in knowing that our prayers are with you. God bless you and your family.

Susan Norris

October 17, 2010

So sorry to hear about Andy. Pat, Jimmy and Ricky know that u and the rest of family are in my prayers . He has gone on to a far better place than we could ever find here. I have not seen Andy in years. Not since a band banquette the last year my youngest was at school. He was still his silly self that I remember from our growing up years, now he will be doing his crazy shenanigans in Heaven. RIP my ol friend.
Susan

Charles , Gail JOhnson

October 17, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Brenda Blair Hurst

October 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Pat and Ronald Lee

October 17, 2010

Kathy, Brooke, Dusty you are in our prayers. Andy will be missed.

October 17, 2010

Andy , We going to miss you but one day we will see you on the other side that is called Heaven Be with family the loss of Andy give peace and love Lord Jesus God Bless Yall Wesley&Linda Strickland

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