Robert "Bob" James Blair, 78, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville with his family by his side.

He was born on August 4, 1944, in Olean, NY to the late Mildred "Millie" Libold Blair and Vaughn Blair. Bob was a proud United States Navy Veteran and was formerly employed at Regional Medical Center and Enterprise in Madisonville. He was an active member of Hanson United Methodist Church, a member of the Kiwanis Club and volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Bob enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine Blair Mann and his brother, Ronnie Blair.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Mary Morse Blair; his sons, Henry (Carmen) Blair of Nebo, KY and Chad (Melody) Blair of Madisonville; daughter, Kathryn "Kathy" Renee (Todd) Rust of New Bern, NC; sister, Mary Cathryn Carroll; grandchildren, Cameron Rust, Olivia Rust, Colton Michael Rust, Paislee Blair, McKenzie Thomas, Anna Mae Vaughn and Coree Sue Mayo; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service with military honors conducted by the Hopkins County Honor Guard will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Hanson United Methodist Church with Pastor Tami Coleman officiating. A private inurnment will be held at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West at a later date. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of the arrangements.

A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the service hour Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bob's memory to Hanson United Methodist Church, 2740 Brown Badgett Loop, Hanson, KY 42413 or The National Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.org/