Irvin Dean Blair, 58, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2004, in Pawnee, Okla. He was born Nov. 12, 1945 at Shady Point, Okla. to Gloe Jones Blair and Odis Blair. He was married to Haroldine "Sissy" Blair. He moved from Pawnee to Shady Point in 1986. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Shady Point and was a local business owner and retired from selling auto parts.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James Ray Blair; a granddaughter, Samantha Sanchez; and his niece, Karen Sue Urchison.

Survivors include his wife of the home; three children, Robin Levering of Bixby, Okla., Chris Blair and Preston Blair, both of Pawnee, Okla.; stepchildren, Peggy Copeland and Barbra Bristol of Pawnee, Beverly Linebarger and Leo Stuteville, both of Irving, Texas; his brothers and sisters, Luretta Urchison of Monroe, Leroy Blair of Poteau, Earl Blair of Tennessee, Rick Blair of Lansing, Mich., Sharon Smith of Ardmore, Kenny Blair and Debbie Walls, both of Panama; grandchildren, Cody, Summer and Megan Blair; Baylee Levering; Chris, Melissa, Ricky, Jeremiah and John Linebarger; Ashley, Brandy and Leo Stuteville; Justin, Mary and Stefanie Sanchez; and Michelle Bristol; great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Alisa, Alexander, Audria, Chloe, Allie and Jett; plus a host of other family and friends.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 18 at Poteet Funeral Home Chapel in Pawnee with the Rev. Cecil Riding In and C.L. Lytle officiating. Burial will follow at 2 pm Wednesday, May 19 at Shady Point Cemetery.