George Franklin Blair, 85, of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of Steelville, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at Cuba Manor. He was born October 7, 1923 in Potosi, MO to James Horace Blair and Vicie Beers Blair. George had been a member of the First Baptist Church in Steelville and later attended the Church of Christ in Cuba. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. George had worked in St. Louis at Bodine before retiring. He is survived by his daughter, Patsy Davis of Viburnum, MO; one son, Jimmy Blair of Independence, MO; step-son, Lee Blair of Festus, MO; one brother, Carl Blair of Cuba, MO; other relatives and friends; He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Phil Blair; five brothers, John, James, Charlie, Burket and Earl Blair; five sisters, Martha Oliver, Minerva Martin, Bertha Turnbough, Deloris Blair and Mary Rulo. Visitation was held Thursday, June 11, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO and from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Friday morning. A graveside service was held on Friday, June 12, 2009 at the Steelville Cemetery in Steelville, MO with Rev. Kevin Farr officiating. Casket Bearers were Richard Price, Lee Blair, Auzzie Moses, Alick Rowland, Rev. Kevin Farr and Ken Halbert. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.