Jeffery L. Blair

Jeffery L. Blair

   OAKWOOD -- Jeffery L. Blair, 57, of Oakwood died 1:21 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born September 27, 1961 in Paulding to Shade E. and Maggie R. (Thompson) Blair of Cecil.  On June 27, 1987 he married Kristine A. Freimund, who survives in Oakwood.

   Also surviving are 4 children:  Shannon L. Blair of Paulding, Caitlin S. (JR) Salas of Cecil, Jacob D. Blair of Oakwood and Nick C. (fiancée, Destiny R. Dennis) Blair of Antwerp; 2 grandchildren: Dawson Blair and Kase Salas; 4 brothers:  Kenny S. (Lee Ann R.) Blair of Hicksville, Charlie Blair, Gene (Rena) Blair and Dave (Joy) Blair, all of Cecil; and a brother-in-law:  Gary Lauber of Defiance.

   Jeffery is preceded in death by a brother:  Dale Blair and a sister:  Julie Lynn Lauber.

   Jeffery was a self-employed wood worker and was a member of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, Junction.  He was an avid outdoorsman and loved being a grandpa.

   A graveside service will be 11:15 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2019 at Sherman Cemetery, Oakwood with Pastor Denny Hunter officiating.  Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Oakwood.

   Memorial contributions may be made to the Blair Family.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com.