Alvin Blair a long time resident of Merced CA passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on October 06, 2013. Alvin was born on April 08, 1930 in Kewatin Minnesota and joined the Air Force when he became of age. He retired from the Air force in 1953 and began working for the General Food Company. Alvin was a proud member of the Merced Golf Club and Elks Lodge of Merced. Alvin is preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Hazel Blair and Brother Butch Blair. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife Sharon Blair of Merced, His Step-Children, Annette Craven, Dorinda Fisher, Mandy Johnson, Leslie Moore and son in-law Chris Fisher and his sister Ardell Damjanovich. Alvin also leaves behind his beloved Grand Children, Christopher, Nick, Thomas, Chelsea, Cassidy, Lauryn, Samantha, Bella, Christopher, his niece Beccy Fillman and Husband Dan, Great Niece Leiah and great Nephew Thomas. A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday October 12th 2013 at 12:00 P.M. 3779 Notre Dame Avenue Merced CA 95348.