Evington…..Charles Vaden Blair, Sr., age 74 of 18004 Leesville Road, Evington died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at his residence.
Born September 4, 1938 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Samuel Addison Blair and Alcie Owen Blair. He was predeceased by a daughter, Gale Throckmorton; a grandson, Adam Blair Witt; three brothers, Earl Blair, Aaron Blair, and Clarence Blair; and a sister, Edna Blair. Mr. Blair was a member of Lynchburg Church of Christ and was a retired employee of Lynchburg City Schools. Mr. Blair enjoyed working on cars and woodworking. He was a Master Carpenter.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Adams Blair of the residence; two sons, Charles (Bo) Blair, Jr. and wife, Cheri of Forest, and Scotty Blair of Gretna; one daughter, Carolyn (Susie) Witt and husband, N.E. of Lynchburg; five sisters, Ora Matherly of Gretna, Estelle Watson of Chatham, Mary Jane Hancock of Pittsville, Peggy Willis of Ferrum and Alice Holley of Gretna; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2012 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg by Ray Eure, Minister.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.