William L. (Bill) Blair Sr. age 80 of Warren Twp, passed away suddenly on Tuesday evening June 30, 2020 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren.  He was born on Dec. 2, 1939 in Huntington, WV the son of the late Clarence Blair and Edna (Whitt) Blair. Bill married the love of his life, Janet Sue Sampson on Feb. 2, 1966 and they have enjoyed 54 years of marriage together.  He has lived in Leavittsburg for the past 48 years, formerly of Cleveland, OH.  Bill worked as a forklift operator for GM Lordstown for 35 years, and retired in 2007.  He was a member of the US Army Reserves for a few years, and also the UAW Local #1714.  Bill loved going to flea markets, coin collecting, going to McDonalds for coffee, and especially enjoyed spending time with his kids.  In his younger years, he loved running, weightlifting, body building, and boxing. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, 1 daughter: Laura Lynn Beans, 2 sisters: Maxine Blair, Ellen Thompson, and 2 brothers: Roy & Duke Blair. He is survived by: his wife Janet S. Blair of Warren Twp, 1 daughter: Jeannine & John Brumbaugh of Leavittsburg, 2 identical twin sons: Jason Blair of Leavittsburg, William Blair Jr. of Leavittsburg, 1 sister: Barbara & James Plybon of Huntington, WV, 4 grandchildren,  5 great grandchildren, and his best friend his dog "Snickers". Calling hours will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Monday July 6, 2020 from 11:00am - 12:00pm.  Funeral services will immediately follow at 12:00pm at the funeral home with Rev. Jon Pratt officiating.  Bill will be laid to rest at Pine Knoll Cemetery in Warren Twp, OH. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440.  Family and friends may view Bill's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Monday, July 6, 2020 12:00 PM

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