Robert Lee Blair

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 Census
Name: Lee Blair [Robert Lee Blair]
Age in 1910: 2
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Estillville, Scott, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John W Blair
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Ora Blair
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
John W Blair 30
Ora Blair 28
Clarence Blair 10
Virda Blair 7
Carrie Blair 5
Lee Blair 2

1920 Census
Name: Robert Lee Blair
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Estillville, Scott, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John M Blair
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Ora Blair
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Native Tongue: English
Able to Speak English: Yes
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
John M Blair 40
Ora Blair 38
Clarence C Blair 20
Carrie Blair 16
Robert Lee Blair 12
Sudie Blair 8
Thelma Blair 5
Annie Blair 5
Grace E Blair 4

1930 Census
Name: Lee Blair [Robert Lee Blair]
Birth Year: abt 1908
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Estillville, Scott, Virginia
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: $2
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: Yes
Age at First Marriage: 20
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: No
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Lee Blair 22
Gergie Blair 20
Myra Blair 1 year 6 months

1940 Census
Name: Lane Blair [Lee Blair]
Respondent: Yes
Age: 31
Estimated birth year: abt 1909
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
Street: Road No 619
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Road Work
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $3
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Duration of Unemployment: 12
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: $418
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Lane Blair 31
Georgie Blair 29
Almire Blair 12
Edward Blair 10
Emerson Blair 8
Earnest Blair 6
Wallace Blair 4
Inya Blair 3

OBITUARY


GATE CITY, Va. - Robert Lee Blair, 95, entered into rest Sunday (Sept. 21, 2003) at his residence.
He was born in Scott County, Va., Feb.14, 1908 to the late John Monroe and Ora Mae Pack Blair. He was a member of the Copper Creek Community Church.

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Musick Blair; son, Robert Edd Blair; daughter, Almira Starnes; sisters, Carrie Quillen, Annie Musick and Sudie Mann and Virdie Tipton; brothers, John Blair Jr., Ray Blair and Clarence Blair; two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Misty Eads.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Inez and Bobby Elliott, Gate City; three sons and special daughters-in-law, Ernest and Allie Blair, Gate City, Emerson Blair, Gate City, and Wallace and Betty Blair, Church Hill; three sisters, Evelyn Quillen, Thelma Mann and Alma Kinkead, all of Gate City; caregiver, Reba Flanary; 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren; special granddaughter, Morgan Elliott.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Gate City Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Clayton Williams and the Rev. Walker Darnell officiating.
Music will be provided by Sally's Chapel Quartet and Carolyn Maddox.

Military graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Strong Family Cemetery, Gate City, Va., conducted by Charles DeWitt Byrd Post #3382 of the VFW. The family will meet at the cemetery for graveside services. Friends, nephews and grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Peanut Lane and M.J. Mann will serve as honorary pallbearers.



Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Lee Blair
SSN: 229-07-8211
Last Residence: 24251 Gate City, Scott, Virginia
BORN: 14 Feb 1908
Died: 21 Sep 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Blair&GSiman=1&GScid=52328&GRid=5190812&
Inscription:
PVT US Army

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Robert Lee Blair
Death Date: 21 Sep 2003
Death Place: Scott Co. VA

Robert married Georgia Musick. Georgia was born 01 Jan 1912, Scott Co. VA; died Sep 1991; was buried , Strong Cemetery, Scott Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Myra Blair
Birth Year: abt 1929 [abt 1928]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: Estillville, Scott, Virginia
Lives on Farm: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Lee Blair 22
Gergie Blair 20
Myra Blair 1 year 6 months

1940 Census
Name: Almire Blair
Age: 12
Estimated birth year: abt 1928
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
Street: Road No 619
Inferred Residence in 1935: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Household Members:
Name Age
Lane Blair 31
Georgie Blair 29
Almire Blair 12
Edward Blair 10
Emerson Blair 8
Earnest Blair 6
Wallace Blair 4
Inez Blair 3

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Almira Blair
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1928
Birth Place: Scott Co. VA

Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Almire Blair
SSN: 229340988
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1928
Birth Place: Scott, Virginia
[Scott County, Virginia]
Death Date: Oct 1993
Father: Lee Blair
Mother: Georgia Blair
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Nov 1946: Name listed as ALMIRE BLAIR; Jan 1969: Name listed as ALMIRA BLAIR STARNES; 27 Feb 1979: Name listed as ALMIRA STARNES; : Name listed as ALMIRE EADS; 22 Oct 1993: Name listed as ALMIRA B STARNES

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=147072959&ref=acom

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Almira B. Starnes
SSN: 229-34-0988
Last Residence: 24251 Gate City, Scott, Virginia
BORN: 15 Oct 1928
Died: Oct 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Almira married Rhea Eads 13 Sep 1947, Scott Co. VA; divorced 11 Jan 1967, Scott Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Almira married Paul Dorton Starnes 30 Nov 1968, Gate City, Scott Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Edward Blair
Age: 10
Estimated birth year: abt 1930
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
Street: Road No 619
Inferred Residence in 1935: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Household Members:
Name Age
Lane Blair 31
Georgie Blair 29
Almire Blair 12
Edward Blair 10
Emerson Blair 8
Earnest Blair 6
Wallace Blair 4
Inez Blair 3

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Robert Edward Blair
Birth Date: 27 May 1930
Birth Place: Scott Co. VA

Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Robert Edd Blair [Robert Edward Blair]
SSN: 230347632
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 May 1929
Birth Place: Scott County,[Gate City, Virginia]
Death Date: 12 Oct 1999
Father: Robert L Blair
Mother: Georgia Musick
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Mar 1947: Name listed as ROBERT EDD BLAIR; 15 Apr 1991: Name listed as ROBERT EDWARD BLAIR; 16 Oct 1999: Name listed as ROBERT E BLAIR

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Blair&GSiman=1&GScid=52328&GRid=83439959&

Died:
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics
Name: Robert Edward Blair
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Divorced
Social Security Number: 230347632
Father's Last Name: Blair
Age: 69 Years
Date of Birth: 28 May 1930
Residence City: Fayetteville
Residence County: Cumberland
Residence State: North Carolina
Residence Zip Code: 28311
Education: 12th grade
Date of Death: 12 Oct 1999
Death City: Fayetteville
Death County: Cumberland
Death State: North Carolina
Institution: Hospital ER/Outpatient
Hospital Name: VETERANS HOSP
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial out-of-state
Recorded Date: 14 Oct 1999

Robert married Willie Ruth Frazier 24 Dec 1949, Gate City, Scott Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Emerson 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: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
Street: Road No 619
Inferred Residence in 1935: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Household Members:
Name Age
Lane Blair 31
Georgie Blair 29
Almire Blair 12
Edward Blair 10
Emerson Blair 8
Earnest Blair 6
Wallace Blair 4
Inez Blair 3

Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Emerson Carl Blair
SSN: 230369448
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Sep 1931
Birth Place: Gate City Scott, Virginia
Death Date: 23 Jun 2004
Father: Robert L Blair
Mother: Georgie Musick
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Sep 1948: Name listed as EMERSON CARL BLAIR; 30 Jun 2004: Name listed as EMERSON C BLAIR

Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Emerson Carl Blair
Birth Date: 28 Sep 1931
Birth Place: Scott Co. VA

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Emerson Carl Blair
Death Date: 23 Jun 2004
Death Place: Scott Co. VA

Social Security Death Index
Name: Emerson C. Blair
SSN: 230-36-9448
Last Residence: 24251 Gate City, Scott, Virginia
BORN: 28 Sep 1931
Died: 23 Jun 2004
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Earnest Blair
Age: 6
Estimated birth year: abt 1934
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
Street: Road No 619
Inferred Residence in 1935: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: None
Household Members:
Name Age
Lane Blair 31
Georgie Blair 29
Almire Blair 12
Edward Blair 10
Emerson Blair 8
Earnest Blair 6
Wallace Blair 4
Inya Blair 3

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Earnest Cline Blair
Birth Date: 23 May 1934
Birth Place: Scott Co. VA

Ernest married Allie Fair Frazier 15 Nov 1952, Scott Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Wallace Blair
Age: 4
Estimated birth year: abt 1936
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
Street: Road No 619
Household Members:
Name Age
Lane Blair 31
Georgie Blair 29
Almire Blair 12
Edward Blair 10
Emerson Blair 8
Earnest Blair 6
Wallace Blair 4
Inez Blair 3


OBITUARY

Clifton Wallace Blair, 80, of Kingsport, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the residence of his daughter. He was born May 29, 1935 in Gate City, VA to the late Robert Lee and Georgia Musick Blair.

Wallace was a kind, fun loving and hard working man who loved his family more than his own life. He was a steadfast husband, father, papaw and friend. His children will cherish his memory and hold him in their hearts forever. A simple man, Wallace?s favorite food was biscuits and gravy.

He was a man of faith who enjoyed singing, laughter and fellowshipping with his family and church family. Wallace was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church but was presently attending Grace Point Fellowship. He was also a member of the Teamster?s Union.

Wallace retired from Holliston Mills following forty-five years of service as a machinist.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Betty Lou Russell Blair; son-in-law, Bobby Head; brothers, Ed Blair and Emerson Blair; sister, Elmari Starnes.

The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:30 pm Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:30 pm in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel with Dr. Phil Hoskins officiating.

A Graveside Service will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Garden of Sermon On The Mount.

Serving as pallbearers, Mickey Sykes, Ralph Dorton, Jeremy Dorton, Brian Sykes, Randy Hammond and Steven Linkous.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Preston Place II Alzheimers Resource Center, 2303 North John B. Dennis Highway, Kingsport, TN 37660. Attention, Sharon Durnin.


The staff of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Clifton Wallace Blair.


Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Clifton Wallace Blair
Birth Date: 29 May 1935
Birth Place: Scott Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location, portrait and obituary:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=154603098&ref=acom

Clifton married Betty Lou Russell. Betty was born 22 Jul 1936, Randolph Co. NC; died 17 Apr 2014, Kingsport, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Oak Hill Memorial Park, Kingsport, Sullivan Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Inya Blair [Inez]
Age: 3
Estimated birth year: abt 1937
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia
Street: Road No 619
Household Members:
Name Age
Lane Blair 31
Georgie Blair 29
Almire Blair 12
Edward Blair 10
Emerson Blair 8
Earnest Blair 6
Wallace Blair 4
Inez Blair 3

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Reba Inez Blair
Birth Date: 28 May 1937
Birth Place: Scott Co. VA

Reba married Bobbie Elliott 24 Dec 1955, Scott Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Cindly married Ralph Dorton. [Group Sheet]

Penny married Mickey Sykes. [Group Sheet]

Becky married Bobby Head. [Group Sheet]