James William Blair, (Jim) was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He left this world on May 5, 2024, at age 81. He was born to Blanche Rita Hayes and William James Blair on July 29, 1942. Jim leaves behind his Wife, Vanessa Schweitzer Blair, son, James William Blair, Jr. (Jennine Armstrong), daughter, Julie (Ray) Paquette, and their mother, Marylyn Brown Blair. Grandchildren, Mitchell, Bradley, and Madelyn Paquette. Sister, June (Ty) Rhodes. Jim was uncle to Jennifer (Jeff) Tackett and Natalie (Charlie) Runion. He also was a great uncle to Bryce, Davis & Emma Tackett and Tyler and Edwin Runion. Jim was second generation owner of Blair Manufacturing which operated for over 50 years. He loved to travel, meet new people and his passion was boating with his wife, Vanessa. Whenever you were with this gentleman you felt love and joy. He also was a supporter of the Veterans Association of America. Family and friends will remember and miss him for his caring, kindness, sense of humor and love of life.