JAMES F. BLAIR
1863-1938
DENVER MAN DIED FRIDAY
JAMES F. BLAIR
SUCCUMBS AT AGE OF 75
James F. Blair, died at his home at Denver, this county, on
Armistice Day, Friday, November 11, 1938, following an illness of
several months. Mr. Blair was 75 years old, having been born May
10, 1863. He was a prominent citizen of the Jennies Creek section
and was the son of the late George W. and Matilda Blair. On
January 7, 1886, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Hitchcock.
To them were born five children, Andy Blair, Jesse Blair, Mrs.
Edgar Blair, and Mary Blair who died in 1918; also Crate Blair of
Denver.
In addition to his widow and children he is survived by one
sister, Mrs. Armandy Arms of Denver. He has many relatives and
friends who mourn his death.
Mr. Blair was known as a good citizen and a kind neighbor and was
held in high esteem by those who knew him best.
Funeral services were held at the home Sunday morning. Services
were in charge of Rev. Hargus Conley, Rev. Frank Arms, Rev.
Millard O’Bryan, Rev. Prater Blair, Rev. Ferman Blair, Rev. Monroe
Caudill.
Burial took place at the Sam Blair cemetery Sunday afternoon. A
large crowd of relatives and friends of the deceased attended the
funeral and burial.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 17, 1938
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JAMES F. BLAIR
James F. Blair was born May 10, 1863, and died November 11, 1938,
having lived 75 years, 6 months and 1 day. He had been in poor
health for the past several months. He was the son of George W.
and Matilda Blair.
On January 7, 1886, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth
Hitchcock. To this union was born five children, Andy Blair,
Jessie Blair, Mrs. Edgar Blair, Mary Blair who preceded him in
death in 1913, also Crate Blair all of Denver, Ky. He had 16
grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren.
In addition to his widow and children who survive and mourn his
death, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Armandy M. Arms of
Denver.
He has many relatives and friends who mourn his death.
He was a good neighbor and loved by all who knew him.
He confessed a hope in Jesus Christ and said he was ready to meet
his Lord in peace.
Funeral services were held at the home Sunday morning in charge of
Reverends Hargus Conley of Riceville, Frank Arms of Oil Springs,
Millard O’Bryan of Asa, Prater Blair, Ferman Blair and Monroe
Caudill, all of Denver.
The body was laid to rest in the Sam Blair cemetery.
Paintsville Herald
Thursday
11-24-1938
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