Denver was born in the Stanley Valley area of Hawkins County, but spent the majority of his life in Kingsport.
He retired from CSX Railroad after many years of service. Denver loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, and hunting but his favorite pastime was gardening. He loved growing his own fruits and vegetables to share with all his friends.
Denver had been a long time member of Reservoir Road Baptist Church, but recently attended Pleasant View Baptist Church and was a member of the Masonic Lodge 688 for 50+ years.
He is preceded in death by his son, Randell Blair; parents Gertie and Irvin Blair; brother, Calvin Blair; sisters, Edna Blizzard, Oma Stonecipher, Irene Williams, and Janette Cook.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 70 years, Vergie Blair; son, Keith Blair and wife Teresa; grandchildren, Ray Blair and wife Amy and Melinda Wilcox and husband Justin; great-grandchildren, Travis and Aaron Blair and Ava and Drake Wilcox; brothers, Dee Blair and Bill Blair and wife Jan; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm in the chapel with Pastor Wayne Baker officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted by Masonic Lodge 688.
Graveside services will follow at 2:00pm at East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of the Good Shepherd.
Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Larkin, J.B. Moody and Don Salyer.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Denver’s honor to Pleasant View Baptist Church, General Fund, 2101 Stadium Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664.
The family would like to thank the staff of Wellmont Hospice House for the special care they gave to Denver.
Online condolences may be made to the Blair family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Blair family.
