William Joseph "Bill" Blair

William Joseph "Bill" Blair obituary

William Joseph "Bill" Blair

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Sep

6

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home

10600 Taylorsville Road, Jeffersontown, KY 40299

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Sep

6

Memorial service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home

10600 Taylorsville Road, Jeffersontown, KY 40299

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Sep

6

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

American Turners

3125 River Road, Louisville, KY 40207

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William Blair Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home - Taylorsville Rd on Aug. 24, 2025.

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WILLIAM "BILL" JOSEPH BLAIR, (A.K.A- Billy Joe Cocker) 63, of Louisville, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Baptist East Hospital. Bill was born in Louisville, KY. He was a retired union electrician with IBEW Local 369, where he dedicated over 30 years of service, and later worked in maintenance at General Electric.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Edward Blair.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Ann Marie Blair; his daughter, Niki Cockeril; and his granddaughter, the light of his life, Tiffany Blair. He is also survived by his mother, Ruth Blair. Along with his siblings, Tim Blair, Terri Blair, and Tina Smith; and his beloved nieces and nephews, Zach Frazier, Casey Fallon, and Katie Smith.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ratterman and Sons Funeral Home, 10600 Taylorsville Road. A memorial service will begin at 2:00pm in Ratterman Chapel. Immediately following, there will be a Celebration of Life from 3pm to 6pm at American Turners 3125 River Road.

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Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

6

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home

10600 Taylorsville Road, Jeffersontown, KY 40299

Send Flowers

Sep

6

Memorial service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home

10600 Taylorsville Road, Jeffersontown, KY 40299

Send Flowers

Sep

6

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

American Turners

3125 River Road, Louisville, KY 40207

Send Flowers