Bruce Blair

Bruce Blair obituary, Jeremiah, KY

Bruce Blair

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Letcher Independent Baptist Church

2349 Hwy 7 South, Jeremiah, KY 41826

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2349 Hwy 7 South, Jeremiah, KY 41826

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Bruce Blair Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Letcher Funeral Home, Inc. - Whitesburg on Mar. 18, 2026.
Robert Bruce Blair, of Jeremiah, was born August 1, 1930 and passed away March 17, 2026 at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. Bruce was the son of the late James and Arminta Blair. He was the widower of Mary Blair. Bruce was a retired carpenter and mason. He was an avid gardener. He is survived by his sons: Timothy Wayne and Okie Blair both of Jeremiah; 1 brother: Wayne Blair and wife: Lettie of Connersville, Indiana; sisters-in-law: Frances Blair and Sadie Blair. Bruce was preceded in death by his brothers: Vernon, Paul, Ival, Burl, and James Douglas; 1 sister: Estevah Blair. Funeral: 1:00 O'clock P.M. Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Letcher Independent Baptist Church with Bill Jones and Richard Hampton officiating. Visitation: 12:00 O'clock Noon Friday at the Letcher Independent Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the James and Arminta Blair Cemetery at Jeremiah, Kentucky.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

20

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Letcher Independent Baptist Church

2349 Hwy 7 South, Jeremiah, KY 41826

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Mar

20

Service

1:00 p.m.

Letcher Independent Baptist Church

2349 Hwy 7 South, Jeremiah, KY 41826

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Only 20 hours left for delivery to next service.