Gary Blair Obituary

Age - 58

October 8, 2023

Wytheville, VA

Gary Wayne Blair, age 58 of Ivanhoe VA passed away Tuesday October 3, 2023, he was born December 26, 1964, the son of the late Herman T. & Mary Bowman Blair. Gary loved music very much and was an avid follower, supporter & former member of the Fort Chiswell Marching Band. Gary is survived by. His wife Jama Hill Blair of the homeA brother-in-law & sister-in-law Shane & Melanie Hill of Ivanhoe VA3 special nieces Rose Hill, Maggie Hill & Shandi Hill2 special cousins Tommy Dickens & Barry DickensMany extended family & friends also survive. A service of remembrance will be held Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Reese Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Maurer officiating, burial will follow at the Blair Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday at the Funeral Home 1 hour prior to service time. Online condolences can be made to the family at www. highlandfuneralservice. comThe Reese Funeral Home in Austinville VA is serving the Blair Family. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Gary Wayne Blair, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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