James R Blair Sr age 70 passed away peacefully on Feb 6, 2020.  James loved his family and his great grandbabies were the apples of his eye.  Jimmy retired from the City of Bellefontaine.  He was an active member of the VFW, the Moose, and the American Legion.  He was proceeded in death by wife – Kay Blair, Father- Darius L. Blair, Mother – Dorothy B (Denny) Blair, Sister – Mary Ann (Blair) Ross and husband Dick Ross, Brother – Darius Blair, Sister – Julia (Blair) Loverde , Sister – Barbara (Blair) Gingrey, Brother – Tom Blair, Brother – Don Blair, Brother – Bob Blair, and Sister – Sue (Blair) Joy.  He is survived by his brother – Harvey (Ellen) Blair, Brother in law David Loverde, Sister in law – Mary Blair, Brother in law - Mick Joy, Son James/Bo (Sheila) Blair Jr, Son – Shawn (Victoria) Blair, Daughter – Paula Blair; step son – Tyrone (Jen) Atchison; Grandchildren - Alena (Corey) Roberts, Sierra (Chris Patrick) Blair, Bridget Blair, Mackenzie Blair, Tobias Pope, Haileigh Hoffman, Peyton Blair, Alina (Nick) Kelly, and Taylor Scott;  Great grandchildren – Hunter Roberts, Hazel, Roberts Haven Roberts, Hollie Roberts Nash Kelly and Cora Kelly and numerous nieces and nephews.  Please join the family at the VFW in Bellefontaine for a celebration of life on Sunday February 16 ^th , 2020 beginning at noon.