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Submitted: 2/23/22 • Approved: 2/23/22 • Last Updated: 2/23/22 • R13227-G0
Liss
January 15, 1891 - December 25, 1954
Obituary
Liss Blair, 63 well known resident of Denver, died Saturday afternoon, December 25 1954 in a local hospital following an illness of a few days. The son of the late Harrison and Lydia Hitchcock Blair, he was born January 15, 1891. He was a member of the United Baptist Church. A member of the Paintsville Police force for a number of years he was recently reappointed to this post. He was also elected as magistrate of District in the 1953 election. He also worked diligently to improve his county and community. Surviving are his wife, Lucy Baldwin Blair, four sons, Berlin and James H. Blair, both of Denver, Dennis Blair, city, Kenneth Blair, Columbus, OH. three daughters, Mrs. Arlene Ward and Iva Joy Blair, both of Denver and Mrs. Fanny Jewell May, Asa. Other survivors include four brothers Crossford Blair, Oil Springs, Drice Blair, Volga, Bruce Blair, Bull Creek, Tom Blair, city; three sisters, Mrs. Verie Van Hoose and Mrs. Terie Nelson, all of this city. Funeral services were held December 28, at the Beechwall Church with Prater Blair, Millard Bryant and Freeman Blair as officiating ministers. Burial was made in the family cemetery under the direction of the Paintsville Funeral Home
Contributed on 2/23/22 by lblblair74
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