Philip Blair

CHARLESTON – Philip C. Blair, 66, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Carle Foundation Hospital.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2017 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with Father Hyland Smith officiating.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery.  Visitation will be one-half hour prior to the service at the church.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Philip was born January 15, 1951 at Charleston, son of Jack C. and Madeline (Varda) Blair.  He is survived by one brother: John Blair and wife Joyce of Kettering, OH; and two nephews: Thomas Blair and Matthew Blair.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and a nephew: Nathaniel Blair.

Philip was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.  He retired from Booth Library at EIU.