Edward Blair

Edward Blair age 74 of Chicken House Hollow Road, Sandy Hook, Kentucky passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Blair was born August 24, 1950, in Williamson, West Virginia a son of the late Henry Wetzel and Polly Jane Reynolds Blair. Edward lived a life filled with hard work, faith, and a generous spirit. A devout Christian, his faith was a cornerstone of his life, guiding his actions and shaping his kind heart. He dedicated many years of his working life as a coal mine operator, a testament to his strength and dedication. Upon retirement, he embraced a quieter life filled with the simple pleasures he cherished. Edward found immense joy in the beauty of his garden, nurturing its growth with the same care and attention he gave to everything in his life. He possessed a remarkable talent for fixing and improving things, always ready with a tool and a solution. His booming voice often filled the air with song, his karaoke machine a source of much laughter and entertainment for family and friends. Edward’s quiet strength, unwavering faith, and infectious laughter will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be remembered not only for his accomplishments but for the kindness and love he shared so freely. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son: James Eddie Blair. He is survived by his wife of twenty-four years; Mary Jean Blair of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, four sons; Brandon Blair (Natasha) of Pikeville, Kentucky, Robert Ratliff (Juliet) of Linville, Indiana, Shane Blair (Jessica), and Conner Blair all of Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Two daughters; Selena Blair (Mike Fields) of Dandridge, Tennessee, and Hiara Kaukereit (Stephen) of Ashland, Kentucky. He had a total of twenty-one siblings; eleven grandchildren; Bryan Blair, Nathaniel Blair, Dakota Blair, Hailey Roe, Katy Blair, Alex Blair, Kairi Pizzichillo, Gage Pizzichillo, Nori Kaukereit, Gryffin Kaukereit, and Kenzie Blair. Nine great grandchildren; Attica, Jaelyn, Kendall, Mia, Samantha, Aubry, Bryson, Hunter and Kayson. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Whitt & Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jackie Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Blair Cemetery in Elliott County. Friends may visit after 10:00 a.m. Thursday until the service hour at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers are Shane Blair, Robert Ratliff, Johnny Sloas, Brayden Skaggs, Casey Skaggs and Marshall Skaggs.

Edward Blair

August 24, 1950 - December 28, 2024