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Gordon Ray Blair, 69, of Rogers; passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Jameston Nursing and Rehab, in Rogers. He was born Thursday, July 12, 1956, at Harper, Kansas; to Richard Sherman and Gwendolyn Glee Webber Blair. Gordon married Marita Lynn Villines Blair on Saturday, May 26, 1984, in Springdale, and together they built a loving home for their two daughters, Jodi and Samantha. He was a big man with an even bigger heart and personality—often described as a teddy bear—whose warmth and easygoing nature made others feel instantly at ease. Even in a room full of strangers, he had a way of leaving with new friends. He was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys and shared his love of sports by coaching his daughters’ softball and basketball teams as they grew up. He enjoyed both playing and watching football, as well as spending time hunting. In his younger years, he found excitement on the rodeo circuit, riding saddle bronc and bareback. Above all, Gordon was a proud and loving grandfather who cherished his grandchildren deeply. Gordon was preceded in death by his wife, Marita Lynn Blair. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Gwendolyn Blair; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jodi and Danny Thomas, of Wesley and Samantha and Justin Zaccanti, of Lincoln; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Nettie and Alford Kinsey, of Springdale and Twila and Joe Higginbottom, of Rogers; and one brother and sister-in-law, Richard "Rick" and Amanda Blair, of Little Rock. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Josie, Landrie, and Mallorie Thomas, all of Wesley and Duke and Ace Zaccanti, both of Lincoln. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and extended family. The family will receive friends 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Brashears Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Friday, May 1, 2026, at Brashears Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Danny Thomas, Justin Zaccanti, Duke Zaccanti, Ace Zaccanti, Colby Higginbottom, Brody Higginbottom, and Oliver Blair. Interment will immediately follow services at Walnut Grove Cemetery - Boxley, Ponca, Arkansas. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

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Gordon Ray Blair

July 12, 1956 - April 22, 2026