Jerry Blair
October 1, 1958 — January 21, 2017
Jerry Blair
Jerry DeWayne Blair, 58, of Haskell, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 21, 2017 peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 1, 1958 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Alton "Yogi" Jr. and Martha Blair.
Jerry was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and Dotted Lake Hunting Club. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed to hunt and fish with his family and good buddies.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Terry Blair and Robbie Blair; and brother-in-law, Ricky Loughary.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of fourteen years, Christie L. Blair of Haskell, Arkansas; son, Jason Blair of Benton, Arkansas; daughter, Jamie Holcombe and husband Denny of Glen Rose, Arkansas; brother, Bryan Blair and wife Cathy of Malvern, Arkansas; sister, Chandra Loughary of Haskell, Arkansas; brother-in-law, Terry Hart and wife Kim of Benton, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Lauren Rochelle "Sis" Smith of Benton, Arkansas; seven nieces; six nephews; three great-nephews; and many more family members and friends who loved Jerry and will miss him always.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 PM; Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas. Funeral service, officiated by Bro. Carl Higgs, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fairplay Cemetery with Shane Gage, Bill Hampel, Mike Hampel, Keith Burks, Kenneth Burks, and Travis Howe assisting as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Dotted Lake Hunting Club.
Special thank you to Dr. Harrington, Dr. Stern, Central Arkansas Hospice, friends and family for their exemplary care and compassion for Jerry throughout his battle. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Jerry was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and Dotted Lake Hunting Club. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed to hunt and fish with his family and good buddies.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Terry Blair and Robbie Blair; and brother-in-law, Ricky Loughary.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of fourteen years, Christie L. Blair of Haskell, Arkansas; son, Jason Blair of Benton, Arkansas; daughter, Jamie Holcombe and husband Denny of Glen Rose, Arkansas; brother, Bryan Blair and wife Cathy of Malvern, Arkansas; sister, Chandra Loughary of Haskell, Arkansas; brother-in-law, Terry Hart and wife Kim of Benton, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Lauren Rochelle "Sis" Smith of Benton, Arkansas; seven nieces; six nephews; three great-nephews; and many more family members and friends who loved Jerry and will miss him always.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 PM; Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas. Funeral service, officiated by Bro. Carl Higgs, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fairplay Cemetery with Shane Gage, Bill Hampel, Mike Hampel, Keith Burks, Kenneth Burks, and Travis Howe assisting as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Dotted Lake Hunting Club.
Special thank you to Dr. Harrington, Dr. Stern, Central Arkansas Hospice, friends and family for their exemplary care and compassion for Jerry throughout his battle. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Visitation
JAN 25. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CST)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Funeral Service
JAN 26. 2:00 PM (CST)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
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