Richard Blair

Richard Lee Blair passed from this life on Sunday, June 16, 2019 in Decatur, Texas. Mr. Blair was born on March 21, 1943 in Houston, Texas. When he was five years old, he was adopted by Charlie Clarence "Bodart" and Mary Alice (Ritchey) Blair.

Mr. Blair is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Liz Blair, as well as two sisters and a brother.

Richard is survived by his son Lee Blair, his sisters Susan Handcourt and Audrey Pace as well as 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Blair worked in the oilfield industry for a while, then worked for Nocona Boot Factory for 18 years as well as Nocona ISD as a janitor where he retired.

Mr. Blair was a member of many VA organizations as he served in the Army in Vietnam as a tunnel rat. Mr. Blair was an assistant scout master for the troop in Nocona, Texas.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 5:00PM at Oak Hill Cemetery. Scott-Morris Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.