Douglas C. Blair

Mr. Douglas C. Blair Sr. 83 of Solway, TN, a long time Lyons View Community resident, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday February 29, 2020. A faithful member of Lomax Temple AME Zion Church, where he served as Trustee, Deacon, and craftsman until his illness.

Preceded in death by his wife Mary Blair and daughter’s Fay Denise and Valencia (Vicky) Blair. Mother, Ester May Blair; Father, Lester R. Valentine Sr., Brothers; Clifford Blair, Charles Cash and Donnie Cash; Mother in law, Rachel Holloway.

He leaves to cherish his memory, Children; Marilyn Blair, Lorraine Blair, Douglas (Lisa) Blair, Victor (Mary) Blair; Sister, Marian V. Winton, Sisters-in-law, Lena Holloway, Elizabeth Holloway, and Rose Blair; Brother-in-law Jerry Holloway. 14 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and family friend Mike Compton.

Funeral service will be held Friday March 6, 2020 at 6 p.m. at Lomax Temple AME Zion Church, Knoxville, with Pastor Mark Green, officiating. The family will receive friends at noon prior to the service.

Interment, Monday March 9, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. www.foothillsfh.com