of Hoover, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2005, at the age of 71. He was a Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Hoover, and a past Mason and Shriner. Mr. Blair was a Realtor for 28 years and had just opened Blair Realty Company. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley McCullough Blair; 2 daughters, Deborah Murray (Rusty) and Gina Whitmarsh; grandchildren, Ariel Minshew and Mason Whitmarsh; and a sister, Joy Suarez (James). The family will receive friends on Monday, December 19, 2005, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Hwy. 150, Hoover. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. at Southern Heritage Cemetery with Dr. John Foster and Dr. Earl Tew officiating. The family requests that donations be made to either the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home directing.