“1936-2014"
Robert Blair was born September 4, 1936, in Sheldon, SC to Marion & Tamer Blair. Robert received his formal education in Sheldon, South Carolina. He ventured out on his own to Florida, Ohio and finally settled in White Plains, New York where he met the love of his life Louise Hall. They were married April 12, 1959 and from this union one daughter was born, Belinda Louise Blair. Robert also has one son Walter Green who resides in Hampton, VA.
Robert was employed by the City of White Plains for 38 years, retiring in 1999. After retirement he started a painting business with Deacon Benjamin Latimer and they were well known throughout Westchester County for their painting expertise.
Bro. Blair joined Bethel Baptist Church on April 17, 1960 where he became a faithful and dedicated member serving in the following capacities: Trustee Ministry, Male Chorus, Senior Usher Ministry and Patron for the Junior Ushers. Bro. Blair was a great cook and he used his gift unselfishly to serve the church when needed, especially for the Senior Ushers Easter Breakfast!
He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings.
Robert is survived by his wife Louise of fifty-five years, of White Plains, NY; one daughter Belinda, of California; one son Walter Green (Kim); three grandchildren, Tanya, Terri and Junior Green, all of Hampton, VA; one sister Roseanna Blair, of Bronx, NY; and one brother Ulysses Blair, of Clover, VA. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are appreciated to Parkinsons.org. His daughter has created a donation tribute page in honor of her father where you can donate. Copy and paste the web address listed below in your browser to go directly to his donation tribute page on the Parkinson's disease website --- http://prkorg.convio.net/site/TR/Events/General?pxfid=23510&fr_id=1080&pg=fund
-or - Donations can be made to www.parkinsons.org In memory of Robert Blair
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