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JAMES BLAIR
EAST ALTON — James M. Blair, 87, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at his residence. He was born on March 14, 1931, in East Alton, the son of the late Mitchell G. and Ruby Pearl (Diamond) Blair. He married the former Sara N. Wiseman on June 24, 1950, and she survives. Other survivors include two sons: William G. Blair and his companion Kim Hawkins of Wood River, James Blair, Jr. and his wife Theresa of Wood River, one daughter and son-in- law, Kimberly and James Berry of Wood River, four grandchildren: Christopher Blair and his wife Cherie, Justin Blair and his wife Deanna, Nicholas Blair, Amanda Foster and her husband Collin, six great-grandchildren: Sophie, Eva, Caleb, Courtney, Sara, Jordan, and many other extended family and friends.
James was employed for thirty years as a delivery driver at Schwartz Furniture in Wood River. He loved fishing, camping, and playing cards.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters: Doris Jensen, Shirley Rostek, Nancy Campbell, Anne Cox, Kay Posik.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the 5A's.
Online guestbook available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.
Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River is in charge of arrangements.
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Freddie Hartmann
May 29, 2018
We were so sorry to hear about Jim. I just heard today. Isaw your mom and dad every week when he brought her to beauty shop.I will miss them. Freddie and Louie Hartmann
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