John R. Blair

John R. Blair, age 72 of South Russell, died December 19, 2016. Born in 1944, he was a life-long resident of Chagrin Falls and South Russell. He graduated from Chagrin Falls High School in 1962, attended Ohio University with an interruption of two years in the U.S. Army assigned to the 6^th Battalion, 62D Artillery in Germany. John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lina (nee Guyton), sons David (Lana Moussa) of Tucson AZ and Michael of Burton OH, grandchildren, Slade & Autumn of Burton and Paige & Rhys of Tucson, and his brother William (Dianne) of South Russell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Marcelia (nee Pugsley). Family requests donation in lieu of flowers be made to: University Hospitals Brain Health and Memory Center Research Program, 3619 Park East, Ste. 211, Beachwood, OH 44122 or Hospice of the Western Reserve, Inc. 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110. A Graveside Memorial will be held Memorial Day Weekend Including Military Honors.

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