Sherwood Blair, 94, of Hankamer, Texas passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Sherwood was born in DeLeon, Texas April 16, 1915 the son of the late Joe Jeff Blair and Buna Carr Blair.
Mr. Blair dedicated his life to his country, community, and most important his family. He served his country as a gunnery instructor in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.
He retired from Chambers County Appraisal District as Chief Appraiser in June 1933; he served 38 years in County Offices. He was Commissioner for 7 years, Tax Assessor-Collector for 38 years. He held both Chief Appraiser and Tax Assessor positions for 3 of the 38 years. As Commissioner he helped secure and erect Anahuac’s first City and County street signs. While in office he was President and or Past President 15 different Tax Associations, as well as, a Fellow of Institute of Certified Texas Assessors.
Mr. Blair was also a member of various local organizations. He was a Master Mason for 69 years, past president of the Lions Club, a 48 year member of American Legion Post 104. He was also an honorary member of the Anahuac FFA Chapter. He was Chairman of the Chambers County Youth Project Show for the first 15 years of existence. He chaired the first Farm Bureau Youth Day activities which evolved into the Chambers County Youth Project Show. He organized and is a charter member of the East Chambers County Farm Bureau and participated in merging the East and West County Farm Bureau into the Chamber County Farm Bureau. He served as Secretary for 20 years. He was a founder and served as a board member of Anahuac National Bank for 30 years.
Sherwood enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Opal Blair Reidel and LaVern Groves; brother, J.B. Blair; daughter, Sandy Blair Clamon; son-in-law, Charles Allen Dye; and his loving wife of 66 years, Betty Whatley Blair. He is survived by his daughter, Sherwood Kaye Dye of Anahuac; two grandchildren, Clay Allen Dye and wife Shannon and Courtney Blair Allen and husband Michael; his beloved great-grandsons, Cade Allen Dye, Sherwood “Garrett” Dye and Marshall “Dean” Allen, all of Hankamer. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A visitation for family and friends will be from six until eight o’clock in the evening Monday, July 6th at Sterling Funeral Home in Anahuac. Graveside services will be held in Anahuac Cemetery at ten o’clock in the morning Tuesday, July 7th. His pastor, Len Shoemaker of Hankamer Community Fellowship will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Anahuac Cemetery Association, PO Box 926 Anahuac, Texas 77514 are appreciated. Arrangements for Mr. Blair have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home 1201 S Main St Anahuac, Texas 77514. Condolences for Mr. Blair’s family or personal memories of him may be left online at www.sterlingfuneralhome.com
Mr. Blair dedicated his life to his country, community, and most important his family. He served his country as a gunnery instructor in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.
He retired from Chambers County Appraisal District as Chief Appraiser in June 1933; he served 38 years in County Offices. He was Commissioner for 7 years, Tax Assessor-Collector for 38 years. He held both Chief Appraiser and Tax Assessor positions for 3 of the 38 years. As Commissioner he helped secure and erect Anahuac’s first City and County street signs. While in office he was President and or Past President 15 different Tax Associations, as well as, a Fellow of Institute of Certified Texas Assessors.
Mr. Blair was also a member of various local organizations. He was a Master Mason for 69 years, past president of the Lions Club, a 48 year member of American Legion Post 104. He was also an honorary member of the Anahuac FFA Chapter. He was Chairman of the Chambers County Youth Project Show for the first 15 years of existence. He chaired the first Farm Bureau Youth Day activities which evolved into the Chambers County Youth Project Show. He organized and is a charter member of the East Chambers County Farm Bureau and participated in merging the East and West County Farm Bureau into the Chamber County Farm Bureau. He served as Secretary for 20 years. He was a founder and served as a board member of Anahuac National Bank for 30 years.
Sherwood enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Opal Blair Reidel and LaVern Groves; brother, J.B. Blair; daughter, Sandy Blair Clamon; son-in-law, Charles Allen Dye; and his loving wife of 66 years, Betty Whatley Blair. He is survived by his daughter, Sherwood Kaye Dye of Anahuac; two grandchildren, Clay Allen Dye and wife Shannon and Courtney Blair Allen and husband Michael; his beloved great-grandsons, Cade Allen Dye, Sherwood “Garrett” Dye and Marshall “Dean” Allen, all of Hankamer. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A visitation for family and friends will be from six until eight o’clock in the evening Monday, July 6th at Sterling Funeral Home in Anahuac. Graveside services will be held in Anahuac Cemetery at ten o’clock in the morning Tuesday, July 7th. His pastor, Len Shoemaker of Hankamer Community Fellowship will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Anahuac Cemetery Association, PO Box 926 Anahuac, Texas 77514 are appreciated. Arrangements for Mr. Blair have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home 1201 S Main St Anahuac, Texas 77514. Condolences for Mr. Blair’s family or personal memories of him may be left online at www.sterlingfuneralhome.com
Sherwood Blair, 94, of Hankamer, Texas passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Sherwood was born in DeLeon, Texas April 16, 1915 the son of the late Joe Jeff Blair and Buna Carr Blair.
Mr. Blair dedicated his life to his country, community, and most important his family. He served his country as a gunnery instructor in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.
He retired from Chambers County Appraisal District as Chief Appraiser in June 1933; he served 38 years in County Offices. He was Commissioner for 7 years, Tax Assessor-Collector for 38 years. He held both Chief Appraiser and Tax Assessor positions for 3 of the 38 years. As Commissioner he helped secure and erect Anahuac’s first City and County street signs. While in office he was President and or Past President 15 different Tax Associations, as well as, a Fellow of Institute of Certified Texas Assessors.
Mr. Blair was also a member of various local organizations. He was a Master Mason for 69 years, past president of the Lions Club, a 48 year member of American Legion Post 104. He was also an honorary member of the Anahuac FFA Chapter. He was Chairman of the Chambers County Youth Project Show for the first 15 years of existence. He chaired the first Farm Bureau Youth Day activities which evolved into the Chambers County Youth Project Show. He organized and is a charter member of the East Chambers County Farm Bureau and participated in merging the East and West County Farm Bureau into the Chamber County Farm Bureau. He served as Secretary for 20 years. He was a founder and served as a board member of Anahuac National Bank for 30 years.
Sherwood enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Opal Blair Reidel and LaVern Groves; brother, J.B. Blair; daughter, Sandy Blair Clamon; son-in-law, Charles Allen Dye; and his loving wife of 66 years, Betty Whatley Blair. He is survived by his daughter, Sherwood Kaye Dye of Anahuac; two grandchildren, Clay Allen Dye and wife Shannon and Courtney Blair Allen and husband Michael; his beloved great-grandsons, Cade Allen Dye, Sherwood “Garrett” Dye and Marshall “Dean” Allen, all of Hankamer. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A visitation for family and friends will be from six until eight o’clock in the evening Monday, July 6th at Sterling Funeral Home in Anahuac. Graveside services will be held in Anahuac Cemetery at ten o’clock in the morning Tuesday, July 7th. His pastor, Len Shoemaker of Hankamer Community Fellowship will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Anahuac Cemetery Association, PO Box 926 Anahuac, Texas 77514 are appreciated. Arrangements for Mr. Blair have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home 1201 S Main St Anahuac, Texas 77514. Condolences for Mr. Blair’s family or personal memories of him may be left online at www.sterlingfuneralhome.com
Mr. Blair dedicated his life to his country, community, and most important his family. He served his country as a gunnery instructor in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.
He retired from Chambers County Appraisal District as Chief Appraiser in June 1933; he served 38 years in County Offices. He was Commissioner for 7 years, Tax Assessor-Collector for 38 years. He held both Chief Appraiser and Tax Assessor positions for 3 of the 38 years. As Commissioner he helped secure and erect Anahuac’s first City and County street signs. While in office he was President and or Past President 15 different Tax Associations, as well as, a Fellow of Institute of Certified Texas Assessors.
Mr. Blair was also a member of various local organizations. He was a Master Mason for 69 years, past president of the Lions Club, a 48 year member of American Legion Post 104. He was also an honorary member of the Anahuac FFA Chapter. He was Chairman of the Chambers County Youth Project Show for the first 15 years of existence. He chaired the first Farm Bureau Youth Day activities which evolved into the Chambers County Youth Project Show. He organized and is a charter member of the East Chambers County Farm Bureau and participated in merging the East and West County Farm Bureau into the Chamber County Farm Bureau. He served as Secretary for 20 years. He was a founder and served as a board member of Anahuac National Bank for 30 years.
Sherwood enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Opal Blair Reidel and LaVern Groves; brother, J.B. Blair; daughter, Sandy Blair Clamon; son-in-law, Charles Allen Dye; and his loving wife of 66 years, Betty Whatley Blair. He is survived by his daughter, Sherwood Kaye Dye of Anahuac; two grandchildren, Clay Allen Dye and wife Shannon and Courtney Blair Allen and husband Michael; his beloved great-grandsons, Cade Allen Dye, Sherwood “Garrett” Dye and Marshall “Dean” Allen, all of Hankamer. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A visitation for family and friends will be from six until eight o’clock in the evening Monday, July 6th at Sterling Funeral Home in Anahuac. Graveside services will be held in Anahuac Cemetery at ten o’clock in the morning Tuesday, July 7th. His pastor, Len Shoemaker of Hankamer Community Fellowship will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Anahuac Cemetery Association, PO Box 926 Anahuac, Texas 77514 are appreciated. Arrangements for Mr. Blair have been entrusted to Sterling Funeral Home 1201 S Main St Anahuac, Texas 77514. Condolences for Mr. Blair’s family or personal memories of him may be left online at www.sterlingfuneralhome.com
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