Jolly Douglas Blair

Jolly Douglas Blair obituary, Staffordsville, KY

Jolly Douglas Blair

Jolly Blair Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. W. Call and Son Funeral Home on Sep. 15, 2025.

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Jolly Douglas Blair, Jr. age 83 of Pikeville, Kentucky passed from this earthly life Saturday September 13, 2025 at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1942 the son of the late Jolly D. Blair, Sr. and Sophia Macel Queen Blair. He worked and retired from the Pike County Board of Education, more importantly, he was a Christian and member of the Grace Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife, Hilda Haynes Blair, two daughters and their husbands, Hilda Renee' (James) Coleman and Sophia Margaret (Eric) Spartman both of Pikeville, Kentucky as well as two grandchildren, Abigail Blaire Spartman and Madeline Renee' Spartman.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tuesday September 16, 2025 at J.W. Call and Son Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday September 16, 2025 with Chris Bartley officiating.

Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville, Kentucky.

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