Virgil Blair, age 95, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (November 13, 2019) at his home.

He was a retired school teacher who enjoyed singing and reading; He was a past Royal Patron of Amaranth, a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a member of the First United (Longfield) Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.

Virgil served in the Navy during World War 2 from 1943 to 1946. Three of his brothers also served at the same time. He was on the ship USS Wintle (a destroyer escort) and stayed on ship except for 6 months during his tour.

Virgil completed high school at Caneyville High School and then attended the University of Kentucky in the fall of 1947. On Feb 7 ^th 1948, he married the love of his life, Augusta Johnson Blair. They lived in Lexington until he finished his teaching degree. Then they moved back to Louisville where he taught school until his retirement.

A few years ago they moved back to Leitchfield as his wife's health deteriorated with Alzheimer's and it became necessary for him to have help with her care. He continued with helping of her care but had become limited this past year as his mobility and health has declined.

Virgil was a very kind and caring man and was always ready to help anyone in need. He also loved to sing and sang in quartets and shared that talent with lots of others. He will certainly be missed by many.

Virgil was born on January 19, 1924 as a twin to Bessie Crowder Blair and Jessie Blair. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Augusta M Johnson Blair, 3 Sisters-in-law, Catherine Haynes, Opal Skaggs and Marcella Mitchell and several nieces and nephews are left to celebrate his life of kindness and caring.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy, Ernest, Halbert Leo and Lambert Blair (his twin) and three sisters, Lucy MaChesney, Verna Bell and Ethel Decker.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, (November 18, 2019) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Burial will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. Monday until time of services.

Online condolences can be made in the guestbook on our website at www.dermittfuneralhome.com .