Benedict George Blair Obituary
The passing of Benedict George Blair of Owensboro, Kentucky leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 11, 2025 at the age of 77. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Philip and Mary Emma Murphy Blair; his brothers, John Thomas Blair (Janie), Jerome Clyde Blair, Jerome Paul Blair, Michael Joseph Blair and Daniel Edward Blair; and his brother-in-law Dennis Peerman.
He is survived by: his wife Stanette Embrey Blair; his children, Philip Blair (Jennifer) of Owensboro, KY, Bethany Blair (Jerry Carver) of Fayetteville, NC, Gretchen Young (Michael) of Owensboro, KY, Jared Blair of Greenwood, IN, Liane Riney (Mark) of Owensboro, KY, Joshua Blair (Lori) of Newburgh, IN, Rebecca Williams (Nick) of Owensboro, KY, Elleny Ashby (Jason) of Owensboro, KY, Marietta Blair (Clay Stringer) of Owensboro, KY, Margaret Smith (Chris) of Knoxville, TN and Anna Simmons (TJ) of Owensboro, KY.; his siblings, Mary Jones (John), Angela Peerman and Robert Blair (Gail); and his sisters-in-law, Bonnie Blair, Lucy Blair of Owensboro, KY and Elsie Blair of Reed, KY. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and family friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of charitable donations made payable to St. Augustine Catholic Church, 16777 KY 811 Reed, KY 42451, and/or Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing Owensboro, KY 42301.
