Bennett "Benny" Darrell Blair

Bennett "Benny" Darrell Blair, age 70, of Manchester passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at his home.  He was born in Woodbury, on May 27, 1955 in Cannon County.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Borren Blair of Manchester; his mother, Naomi Parton Blair of Woodbury, sons by Choice, Corey Phillips of Manchester & Josh (Amber) Phillips of Manchester; grandson, Lukas Phillips; siblings, Becky (Doug) Crabtree of Georgia and Avery (Linda) Blair of Centertown; Nieces & Nephews, Karen (Shane) Wilson, Connie Moulton, Michael Ashford, Adam Blair, Jess (Rachel) Blair, Joshua (Lauren) Blair, & Courtney (Joel) McGlothen. Special great nieces & nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Blair.

Benny was a member of the Crossroads church of Christ and was a supervisor at Yorozu.  He loved farming and gardening.  He was a collector of many things but especially enjoyed collecting knives and arrowheads.  He loved watching his grandson play basketball at his games.

Funeral Services will be at 2 pm Sunday, July 13, 2025 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Milburn, Bro. Tim Cunningham, & Bro. Mark Barker officiating.  Interment will follow at Wood Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 2 pm to 8 pm Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Woodbury Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Michael Ashford, Joshua Blair, Corey Phillips, Josh Phillips, Wade Parham, & Lukas Phillips.  Honorary Pallbearers will be LD Nokes & John Nokes.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Potter's Childrens Home, The National Kidney Foundation, or Wood Cemetery. 

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