Joseph Samuel Blair Jr.

Joseph Samuel Blair Jr., age 67, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Joseph has lived in Lupton his entire life. He was born to Joseph and Eleanor (Vaughan) Blair Sr., on August 30, 1946 in West Branch, MI. Joseph married Linda Schoener on August 11, 1973 in Dearborn, MI. Joseph was Captain of the Lupton Fire Department for 25 years and a Boy Scout Leader. He enjoyed spending his summers at S. Dease Lake. Joseph was a story teller, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Linda of Lupton, MI; son: Ryan (Cathy) Blair of Pittsburg, PA; daughter: Theresa (Lance) Shackelford of Romulus, MI; son: Kyle Edward Blair of Dearborn, MI; granddaughters: Sophie Grace Jean, Gabby, Sabrina; brothers: Charles “Chuck” (Karla) Blair, Jack (Pat) Blair, Jerry (Norma) Schoener; and sister: Jill (Jerry) Bass. He is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will be Friday, February 28, 2014 from 5-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Mel Killinger will officiate. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.