Carl Leroy Blair, 77, of Poteau, OK, passed away Sunday, September 02, 2018 in Poteau. He was born September 08, 1940, in Latham, OK to Odis and Gloe (Jones) Blair.
He owned L and R Auto Parts in Poteau, a member of the Green Country Cowboy Church and Poteau Masonic Lodge # 46. He was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, loved working on cars and had a quirky sense of humor.
Leroy is preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife of 49 years Rita Blair, three brothers Earl Blair, Dean Blair and James Blair, and son-in-law Bill Purcell.
Survivors include his three daughters, Brenda Hebert and husband Phillp, Carloyn Purcell, and LaDonna English and husband Jeff all of Poteau, two brothers, Kenny Blair of Panama and Rick Blair of Michigan, three sisters, Loretta Urchinson of Broken Arrow, Sharon Smith of Admore, and Debbie Walls of Panama, five grandchildren, Chris Adams, Aaron Hebert, Jennifer Westerman, Jordanna Morris, and SrA Alycia Morris, eight great grandchildren, Kinsey Adams, Lucas Lamphere, Alexis Adams, Caleb Adams, Bella Hebert, Sophie Westerman, Harmony Brainard, and Vincent Warren, special friend, Janell Darneal of Poteau, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members, friends, and loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Mike Darneal, Charley Marler, Monty Shockley, Earl Jobe, Steve Morris, and Jim Holstead
Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Green Country Cowboy Church Poteau, Oklahoma, with Rev. Victor Sweet officiating.
Interment will follow the service at Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, Oklahoma.
Visitation will be Wednesday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM with the family greeting friends from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Services are under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home, Poteau, OK.
You may leave an on-line greeting to the family at www.gracemanorfh.com
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