Russell “Buck” Blair, 73, of Johnstown, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 6, 1948 in Maysville, Kentucky to the late Betty and Frank Blair. Russell is survived in passing by his loving children Laura (David) Wayne and John (Emily) Blair; life-partner Debbie Mitchell; grandchildren Rachel Neil, Madison Andrew, Katelyn Neil, Makenna Andrew, Frank Blair, and James Blair; sisters Linda (Dion) Swafford, Vickie Carrington, and Gayle (Bob) Redlich; close family Parke (Lisa) Blair, Jeremy Mitchell, Jami Clark, and Jennifer Mitchell; and a host of other family, friends and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his wife Jennifer Blair, and his daughter Amy Neil. Russell was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and proudly served his country in Vietnam. Family and friends may call from 11:00am-1:00pm Friday, June 25, 2021 at Crouse-Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home 225 N. Main St, Johnstown, Ohio 43031. A funeral service is to begin at 1:00pm, with a committal service to follow at Green Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Russell’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.