JACK HAROLD BLAIR

Jack Harold Blair, 79 of Gainesville passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at Embracing Hospice, Cumming after a brave fight with cancer.

Born in Fayetteville, Georgia, he was the son of Jesse Eugene Blair and Ethel Morrow Blair. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina. He lived most of his adult life in the Alpharetta area and was retired at the time of his death.

Mr. Blair was an avid sports fan and closely followed racing, college football and many other sports. He also enjoyed travel and had visited all 50 states over the years.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Myrna Hockersmith Blair, Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law Linda Blair Stooksbury and Tom Stooksbury and granddaughter Anna J. Stooksbury of Roswell; daughter and son-in-law Denise Blair Buffington and Mike Buffington and grandsons Blair M. Buffington and Clark T. Buffington of Jefferson.

A private memorial service will be held by the family.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to Embracing Hospice Foundation, 5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Suite D580, Atlanta, GA would be appreciated.

Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation 155 Professional Park Drive, Cumming, Georgia. (678) 455-5815.