John Byron Blair's obituary , Passed away on March 21, 2018 in Decatur, Illinois

John Byron Blair

March 14, 1933 - March 21, 2018 (85 years old)

Decatur, Illinois

John Byron Blair's obituary , Passed away on March 21, 2018 in Decatur, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Directors

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John Byron Blair

March 14, 1933 - March 21, 2018 (85 years old)

Decatur, Illinois

John Byron Blair Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 21, 2018 we had to say goodbye to John Byron Blair (Decatur, Illinois), born in Winchester, Illinois. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Byron Blair to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Blair and Martha Blair (Walker); his siblings, Donald Blair and Charlotte Fernandes; his son Timothy Blair; his grandson Joshua Riley; his brother-in-law Leroy Freesen; and his wife Sandy Blair (Hitchcock).

He is survived by: his sister Bonnie Freesen; his children, Jimmy Blair, Judy Gonzales (Pedro), Thomas Blair (Carrie), Julie Blair-Myers (Kirk), Jennifer Mesnard (Ken) and Sherry Shepherd (Rob); and his significant other Jill Donohue. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; many special nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Directors



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March 25, 2018

Trina Patterson wrote a sympathy message

“Not enough time to list all the wonderful times we had with this Awesome man when we were growing up and after we were grown!! He lived a long Wonderful Life and will NEVER be forgotten!! Until we meet again, John, Love you almost as much as I loved My daddy!!”


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Mar 24

Visitation

Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home
515 W Wood St, Decatur, IL 62522

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Mar 24

Funeral service

Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home
515 W Wood St, Decatur, IL 62522

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Mar 27

Burial

Camp Butler National Cemetery

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