He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife, Magnolia Blair, sons: Russell E. Blair (Marion), Carl J. Blair (Elizabeth), James L. Blair (Leslie), Michael A. Chandler (Anita), Eric Chandler (Chainssa) all of Starkville, MS; his daughters: Michele L. Tutton, Penelope A. Blair of Starkville, MS and Candace B. Isaacs (James) Simpsonville, SC; three brothers: Charles Blair (Dessie), Fairview Heights, IL; Jimmy Blair (Shirley), Bellville, IL; Willie Blair (Kimberly) Aurora, OH; a host of loving grandchildren: Michael Wilson, Jessica Akins, Antonio Gray, Cedric Blair, Porcia Tutton, Brennan Robinson, Keva Scales, Trinecia Neely, Katrina Smith, Kiana Robinson, Deidre Porter, Crystal Tutton, Carlos Neely, Larrian Tutton, DaShun Blair, LaQuisha Brown, Carlton Wicks, James Blair Jr., Kyle Blair, Justin Gandy, Savannah Blair, Eli Dailey, Quintoria Gibson, Adam Dailey, Caden Chandler, Braylen Chandler. A mightly group of 40 great grandchildren. A super group of 14 great great grandchildren, also he leaves a host...