Billy B. "Bill' Blair, age 92 of Bostic

Billy B. "Bill' Blair, age 92 of Bostic died Thursday, December 19, 2024. For 35 years, Bill was a resident of Forest City.

A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Boyce and Eunice Hollifield Blair who had lived in Bostic, Charleston, SC and Forest City.

Bill was a partner with the late Ron Paris, who together published The Daily Courier for over 25 years. The two were co-owners of the Courier and The Rutherford County News. He was also a partner in B&R properties and Realco.

Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church of Forest City.

Bill was a 1950 graduate of Cool Springs High School and the Class of 1953 at Gardner-Webb University.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War but was shipped to the Panama Canal for 18 months. He was both a member of the American Legion Post 74 and the NC American Legion.

Bill was involved in many charitable and civic matters over the years including his service with Hospice of Rutherford County serving four terms on the board of directors, once as its chairman. He was an original director of the Rutherford County Concert Association serving three terms on their board, board member of the American Red Cross, The Christmas Cheer Center, and one term on the Rutherford County Planning Board. He served on the Cool Springs All Class reunion committee, the Bostic Lincoln Center, as well as others. He was a member of the Antique Auto Club, Little Detroit Chapter and former member of the Tarheel Thunderbird Club.

Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Peggy Robbins Blair, his daughter, Bonnie Blair Flowe and husband Doug of Bostic, his grandson, Tyler Flowe and wife Brittnee, and great-granddaughter, Blair of Mooresville, his granddaughter, Keri Flowe Belue and husband Kyle and great-grandsons, Jeb and Jace all of Inman, SC, as well as many cousins and friends.

The funeral was held December 22 at the First Baptist Church of Forest City with Rev. Dr. Garin Hill and Rev. Dr. Barry K. Keys officiating.

Memorials in his memory may be made to the First Baptist Church, 211 W. Main St., Forest City, NC 28043 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.