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Michael Blair Obituary
67, of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
He was born September 23, 1948 in Louisville, a son of the late Lynn Schultz Blair and Mary Elizabeth Fothergill Blair. Michael was a carpenter and worked for Reynolds Metals for over 30 years, until his retirement in 2007.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, but most of all, a man of integrity.
Michael loved his garden. He could build anything out of wood and had special musical talents, he played the spoons and the harmonica.
His true passion was his family. Michael valued his time at family gatherings and would take his "girls" (canine companions) out in his convertible and ride them around the park. Saturdays at his home were labeled as "Grandpa Saturdays."
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his two brothers, Pat and Tim Blair.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Libby Culver Blair; children, Shawn Blair and Staci and Dennis Mitchell; five grandchildren, Taylor and Morgan Blair, Caitlyn, Nicholas and Elizabeth Thompson; his sister, Tammy Blair Murray (Jimmy Shipley); sister-in-law, Michelle Culver and last but definitely not least, his beloved canine companion, Amy.
Visitation will be from 2-8 pm on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road, East Louisville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in Michael's name be made to Crusade for Children.
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Kattie Campbell
July 4, 2016
Libby, I am so sorry to read about Mike. My prayers are with you and the family. He was a blessing to me and my family. May our Heavenly Father keep you during this time.
Steven Pfuelb
July 1, 2016
So sorry for your loss Libby May God comfort you and your family ,prayers sent.
Alice Montgomery
July 1, 2016
Rest in peace, Mike. You made a difference on this earth and I our Lord is saying, "a job well done, Mike. He, too, was a carpenter.
Alice Montgomery
July 1, 2016
Dear Libby and family, I was so saddened to learn of Mike's passing. He was a very good man and I shall always remember him from our days at Reynolds. He was a person with such a great attitude and always willing to help in any way he could. I know he made a great difference in your life and the lives of Stacey and Dennis. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I pray God will give you the strength to get you through this very sad time.
Sharon &Sahara Hardin-Foster-Hill
July 1, 2016
My wholeheartedly sympathy goes out to Mikes family and friends!He was one of the Greatest Man I have ever known! He is a Great loss I know but find peace knowing Heaven received a Wonderful Angel. I will pray for his family's healing and know that the time you have had with him was a Blessing feel comfort in knowing you were Blessed with an Amazing Angel on earth in your Daily life's and know he 's in Heaven Playing his spoons watching over you his family God be with you at this time I am so sorry for your loss He was my best friend a long time ago I'm sorry and deeply saddened that we lost contact God bless Mikes family's and be with them at this time of pain and suffering in Lord Jesus Christ Name Amen
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