Douglas McNiel Blair, Jr., 74, of Mountainburg, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home. He was born October 22, 1946 in Dixon, IL to the late Douglas and Mildred (Zentz) Blair, Sr. He served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, and was a truck driver. He was a member of the Marine Corps League.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Blair; a daughter, Beth Patton; six grandchildren, Cody, Tori, Tommy and wife Bobbie, Daniel, Olivia, and Zoe Patton; and two great-grandchildren, Lili Crossett, and Bula Ellison.
Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Patton, Cody Patton, Tommy Patton, Ernest Patton, Dean Werner, and Tori Patton.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.