John Bennett (Ben) Blair, III, Nashville, TN. John Bennett (Ben) Blair, III age 50 went home to his Lord and Savior on December 21, 2014. He is survived by two children, John Bennett (J.B.) Blair, IV and Peyton Blair; his mother, Connie Duffy; his father, John B. (Barbara) Blair, Jr.; his sisters, Pam Tepper and Kim (Joe) Kester; nieces and nephews; and his former wife, Paula Ogle Blair. The family will receive friends at New Hope Baptist Church on Friday, December 26, 2014 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Jeff Pratt. In lieu of flowers, "the family asks that donations be made to the John and Peyton Blair Fund, Citizens National Bank, 2601 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.

Published in Tennessean on December 24, 2014