Homer K. Blair

Homer K. Blair, 92 of Monett formerly of Cassville passed away Jan. 30, 2021 at his home.
He was born Dec. 19, 1928 in Ashland, Ken. the son of Homer K. and Mary (Zornes) Blair. On Jan. 24, 1953 in Bardstown, Ky. he was united in marriage to Josephine Yvonne “Jo” Cecil, who preceded him in death on Jan. 20, 2018. Surviving are daughters, Pam McDowell of South Greenfield, Monica (David) Hoy of Jefferson City and Teresa (Randy) Burleson of Neosho; sister, Treva Stapleton of Ashland, Ky.; six grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Also preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Fred Blair and Edward Lee Blair and a son-in-law, Ray McDowell.
He was a graduate of Thomas R. Brown High School in Catlettsburg, Ky. Oct. 2, 1947 until Dec. 12, 1949, he was in the National Guard. During the Korean War he served in the United States Army from Oct. 20, 1950 until Oct. 19, 1952. After leaving the army his career was spent with Woolworth Company, Kling Company and Kopco Printing Company, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Shell Knob.
He grew up in and around his Kentucky roots of Ashland until he met the love of his life. Homer and Jo made their home in various locations including Louisville, Ky., Detroit, Mich., Independence, Kan., Webb City, Harlingen, Texas and retired on Table Rock Lake for 36 years.
Services were held Feb. 6, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Shell Knob under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Shell Knob. Burial was held at Pennsboro Cemetery in South Greenfield.
The family received friends Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Shell Knob.
Memorials may be made to Oak Pointe of Monett Assisted Living, 1011 Airport Road, Monett, Mo 65708.