Marion Monroe Blair: Appalachian Aristocracy

1932 - 2015 (83 years)

Generation: 1

Marion Monroe Blair was born 23 Jan 1932, Scott Co. VA; died 19 Dec 2015, Gate City, Scott Co. VA; was buried , Strong Cemetery, Scott Co. VA.

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CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Marion Blair
Age: 8
Estimated birth year: abt 1932
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Estillville, Scott, Virginia
Street: Road No 71 North Side
Inferred Residence in 1935: Estillville, Scott, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
Household Members:
Name Age
Clarence Blair 40
Myrlin Blair 29
Marion Blair 8
Ruth Blair 5

OBITUARY

Marion Monroe Blair, age 84 of Gate City, VA passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015.

He was born in Gate City, VA on August 23, 1931; he was the son of the late Clarence L. Blair and Myrlie Quillen Blair. He was of the Baptist faith and loved to farm and garden.

Mr. Blair is survived by his 2 sisters Margaret Ruth Collins and Wilma Jean Cox and husband Billy Jack Cox Sr., several nieces and nephews, Billy Jack Cox Jr., Jason Cox, Chris Helton, Mike Collins, Brandy Collins, Brittney Helton, Sabrina Collins, Timmy Munsey, Jon Munsey, Chris Collins, and Will Cox.

The family will receive friends Sunday, December 20, 2015 from 5 to 7 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, VA. Funeral service will follow at 7 PM with Rev. Alan Moser and Rev. Rick Begley officiating.

Graveside service will be held Monday, December 21, 2015 at 11 AM in the Strong Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at funeral home by 10:15 AM.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to his nephew Mike Collins and Wellmont Hospice and nursing staff of H.V.M.C.

Online condolences may be made to the Marion Monroe Blair family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com
Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Marion Monroe Blair.

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Marion Monroe Blair
Birth Date: 23 Jan 1932
Birth Place: Scott Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location and portrait:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Blair&GSiman=1&GScid=52328&GRid=156199449&