Bobby Gene Blair Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On Monday, January 6, 2020, Bobby Gene Blair, loving husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour. Bobby was born June 25, 1945 in Groveton, Tx to Ernest and Autie Blair. He is survived by his wife Lynda, his son Shawn and wife Rhonda, son Lane and wife Susan, daughter Marque Fitts, grandchildren Ashley Blair Tomlinson and husband Justin, Sarah Blair, Ryan Skains, Lauren Skains, Vic Stafford and wife Jessica, great grandchildren Ryder and Roan Stafford, Tresley, Trace and Tifton Tomlinson and brothers Ray Blair, Eddy Blair, and sister Janis Ellington, Bobby retired from TDCJ, where he was the Plant Manager of the License Plate Plant at the Wynne Unit. Bobby had a passion for refinishing furniture and restoring old trunks. He was known as the “Trunk Man”. He loved spending time in the outdoors. As he said, “I loved being in the woods, not just to hunt, but to spend time alone with God.” His passion for the outdoors made vacations that much more special as they would always involve beaches and particularly the mountains. Aside from his passion for the outdoors was his strong love and pride for his family. A visitation will be held Friday January 10, 2020 at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home from 5pm-7pm. A service will be held Saturday January 11, 2020 10am at Sam Houston Funeral Home in Huntsville. Interment will follow at Moore Cemetery in Groveton. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Cook Springs Baptist Church Women’s Ministry. For those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com

Bobby Gene Blair

June 25, 1945 - January 6, 2020