James Haston Blair, 75, of Elba, AL departed this life Saturday, February 20 , 2021 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. His wife, Linda, and his children were with him at his bedside as he passed on to his eternal home.

Graveside services will be held from Whitewater Baptist Church Cemetery on Tuesday, February 23 , 2021 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Bruce Williams officiating.

James was born on February 26 , 1945 in Elba, Alabama, where he remained for his entire life. He loved Jesus, his family, and Alabama football. One of his greatest joys was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They could bring a smile to his face even on his most difficult days and he delighted in being their "Paw Paw".

James' family will always remember his strength and his fighting spirit, as he stood against the increasing challenges of a progression of lung disease. While in the hospital, his doctor asked him what he expected or hoped for in his recovery. James responded, "All I have wanted was to see my children come to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior, and I've seen that. So I am good with whatever happens." James trusted in this life being but a temporary home, and he could often be heard saying "God is good all the time, and all the time God is good!"

James is survived by his wife, Linda Padgett Blair, Elba, AL; his children, Dean (Melonee) Blair, Enterprise, AL, Debbie (John) Osburn, Milton, FL, Delisa (Shane) Smith, Ozark, AL; Step-Sons, Larry Douglas (Regina) Greer, Jr., Coffee Springs, AL, David Shane (Beverley) Greer, Opp, AL; Grandchildren, Brian (Megan) Blair, Tuscaloosa, AL, Lauren Nykanen (Cody Hardy), Bryan, TX, Emily (Hunter) Peaden, Milton, FL, Kaitlyn Parrish, Ozark, AL, Daisy Smith, Ozark, AL, Gavin Smith, Ozark, AL; Step-Grandchildren - Ashley Greer, Coffee Springs, AL, Victoria Greer, Enterprise, AL, Kourtnee (Shane) Holcomb, Opp, AL, Dalton Grider, Opp, AL, Stewart Greer, Coffee Springs, AL; Great Grandchildren, Carson Blair and Jackson Blair, Tuscaloosa, AL, Londyn Peaden, Milton, FL; Step Great Grandchildren, Bryar Waltham, Enterprise, AL, Abbi Reberio, Coffee Springs, AL

James is preceded in death by his parents, Haston and Fleetie Blair, two sisters and three brothers.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Blair family.