James Rutherford Blair's obituary , Passed away on August 25, 2023 in Oil Springs, Kentucky

James Rutherford Blair

June 11, 1940 - August 25, 2023 (83 years old)

Oil Springs, Kentucky

James Rutherford Blair's obituary , Passed away on August 25, 2023 in Oil Springs, Kentucky

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Preston Funeral Home

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James Rutherford Blair

June 11, 1940 - August 25, 2023 (83 years old)

Oil Springs, Kentucky

James Rutherford Blair Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 25, 2023, at the age of 83, James Rutherford Blair of Oil Springs, Kentucky, born in Staffordsville, Kentucky passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Rutherford Blair to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Turrell Wilton and Iva Joy Blair; and his siblings, Jeanetta Dean Blair, Lowell Blair, Joe Blair and Charles Blair.

He is survived by: his wife Nancy Dalrymple Blair; his daughters, Loretta Conley (Rick), Janet Blair and Jamie Burnett (Bo); his siblings, Ottis Blair (Deborah), Garnett Jackson, Phyllis Blair (Francis) and Sharon Colvin (Jerry); and his grandchildren, Shelby Paige Conley, Raylan Rutherford Burnett and Blair Elaine Burnett.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Jenny's Creek United Baptist Church by contacting the Preston Funeral Home at 606-789-4212.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston Funeral Home



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Aug 26

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Preston Funeral Home
136 Main St, Paintsville, KY 41240

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Aug 27

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Preston Funeral Home
136 Main St, Paintsville, KY 41240

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Aug 28

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Jenny's Creek United Baptist Church
Hager Hill, Kentucky 41222

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Aug 28

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Jenny's Creek United Baptist Church
Hager Hill, Kentucky 41222

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