James Philip Blair

1952 - 2017

James Philip Blair obituary, 1952-2017, Tampa, FL

BORN

1952

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Blount & Curry Funeral Home - Macdill Chapel

605 S MACDILL AVE

Tampa, Florida

James Blair Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 3, 2017.

James Philip Blair, born December 3, 1952, passed away Saturday April 1, 2017 after a struggle with cancer. He graduated from Robinson High School in 1970. He attended Baptist College at Charleston, South Carolina where he achieved many athletic awards.



Jim was preceded in death by his father, Robert Philip Blair, his mother, Margaret Speights Blair, his bother John Blair and his nephews Mark and Matthew Garner.



He is survived by 1 brother, Robert Blair (Verna), 3 sisters, Nikki Hix (Don), Janet Gilham (Jim), Penny Cox (Larry), a step son, Richard Snipes, his God daughters, cousins, nieces, nephews and many devoted friends, in addition to his pet and companion “Little Bit.”



Visitation will be Saturday April 8, 2017 at 11am followed by a memorial service at 12pm at the Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, Florida 33609.



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April 19, 2017

Mike O

thanks Jim. A great human being!

April 8, 2017

Ann Bryan

God's love is always with you,
His promises are true.
And when you give God all your cares, You know he will see you through.

Love and hugs!

April 7, 2017

Judy Rodriguez

Sad I will miss the service as I'm out of town. Jimmy was a great friend and awesome man. Rest In Peace.

April 6, 2017

Mack and Nancy Carson

Jimmy will be missed by all who knew him. Just a wonderful human being. Never a down moment with him, To all his family, and loved one, he is in a better place. Our prayers are with you.

April 6, 2017

Jeremey Butler

April 5, 2017

Julie Smith

Forever in my heart, my sweet brother in Christ

April 5, 2017

Teresa Milano

So sorry to hear! Praying for your entire family!

April 4, 2017

Charlotte Davis Sunderland

Rest peacefully in Jesus's arms Jimmy.
May God be with your family during this painful time and ease their grief.

April 4, 2017

Mara Henry

I will always remember your kindness my gentle giant... rest in paradise

April 4, 2017

Randy Perritt

RIP, Your pain is gone. My God comfort your family and friends.

April 4, 2017

Joyce Janner

Sorry for your loss. He will be dearly missed. Prayers for his family..

April 3, 2017

Cheryl Blair

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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