More detail on this person: Donald Charles
Blair Jr., Major, USAF Retired, 70, of Peachtree
City, Ga (formerly of Kilbourne) passed away
Sunday, September 29, 2013 at home with family
by his side following a seven month battle against
cancer.
He was born in Delaware on September 16, 1943 to
the late Donald Sr. and Minnie (Cackler) Blair. A
1961 graduate of Elm Valley High School, Don
achieved his private flying license at age 21
before receiving a bachelor degree from Ohio State
University, after which he entered the U.S. Air
Force in 1967. As an Air Force pilot, Don flew
helicopter rescue in Vietnam. During his career,
he also qualified as an Air Traffic Controller,
flew C-141 transports, T-39's and C-21's for VIP
support. Don retired as Major in 1987 after 20
years of service to his country and received
several commendations throughout his career. Don
then spent 16 years piloting domestic routes for
Delta Air Lines. He retired in 2003.
Don loved his family more than anything and
gathered all of his children and grandchildren
together as often as possible, including a
wonderful family trip to Disney World in 2011. His
biggest passion was flying, but when Don was on
land, he was also a member of the Canongate Golf
Clubs. He loved landscaping his backyard and
capturing beautiful scenery during his travel. Don
and his family enjoyed cruises, RV trips and
exploring National Parks together.
Those left to cherish his memory include his
beloved wife of 35 years, Nancy (Evans). They met
at George Air Force Base and were married March
25, 1978 in White Cloud, MI. He is also survived
by his children, Todd Blair and his fiancé, Lori
Hovatter, Brian Blair and his wife, Stacy, both of
Delaware, Chris Blair and his wife, Meghan, of
Auckland, New Zealand, Kimberly Blair of
Nashville, TN; six grandchildren, Alex, Samantha,
Dylan, Mason, Madeline and Scott Blair all of
Delaware; and an uncle, Junior Cackler of
Kilbourne .
Friends may call Thursday from Noon until 2:00
p.m. at which time services will follow at 2:00
p.m. in the Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center, 1510
W. William St. at Valley Side Dr., Delaware, Ohio,
where Celebrant Don Lockwood will officiate.
Burial will follow in Green Mound Cemetery in
Kilbourne with military honors provided by the
Delaware County Veterans Association.
In memory of Don's outstanding service to his
country, contributions can be made to Joining
Forces (in support of military families)
http://bit.ly/18Dg0wz or Wounded Warrior Project:
http://bit.ly/TMFvAA
Condolences may be expressed at
www.snyderfuneralhomes.com
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