Merle “Jack” Smith Blair, Jr.
May 3, 1942- July 17, 2020
Merle (Jack) Smith Blair, Jr. happily reunited with his wife Martha (Marti) in heaven on July 17, 2020. Jack was born on May 3, 1942 in Washington, D.C. He passed away at his Huntingtown, Maryland home at the age of 78.
Jack was beloved by so many people. He was a devoted husband, loving father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-uncle and friend. Jack retired from Operating Engineers Local Union 77. He enjoyed numerous outdoor activities including, golf, corn-hole and tending to his lawn. He was always personable with a smile and could be relied upon to be there when anyone needed a helping hand.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Merle Blair and Catherine Newman; his beloved wife Marti; his sister, Marian Curtis, his brother, William Blair and his daughter, Sandra Flynt. He is survived by his sister, Margaret Ann Turner; daughters Brenda Howard, Teresa Smith and Donna Rasmussen, his niece Kathryn Anderson and nephews Jimmy and Robby Turner. Additionally, he is survived by his grandchildren, Jessica, Cheyenne, Jill, Robby, Tiffany, Jeremiah and Rio along with 9 great-grandchildren and a great nephew and a great niece.
His family and friends will honor him at a private Celebration of Life at a later date.
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27 Jul 2020
3:10pm
We have been neighbors with Jack for 3 years. Jack was a great man and we will miss him deeply.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
27 Jul 2020
8:21pm
My husband and I send our condolences. Rest Well with your lovely wife and daughter.
City
Clearwater
State
FL
29 Jul 2020
4:25pm
Buddy and I have know Jack for aver 40 years, we’ve had some fun and interesting adventures with he and Marty both.
We’re going to miss him, as we already miss Marty. Rest in Peace Jack
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
29 Jul 2020
7:29pm
We have been Jack’s neighbors for 12 years and he was always so kind to our family. Quick with a smile, a chat, and a helping hand. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. The neighborhood won’t be the same without him.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
29 Aug 2020
8:16pm
We called him “Backyard Jack”. We’ve been his neighbors for 4 years and he was such a great neighbor and reminded me of my dad so much. We will miss you at our bonfires and I will miss your coupons and plants and talks in And around the yard. Thanks again for allowing us to use your yard many times for those family gatherings of ours. We appreciate it and will always remember you. You will be missed by many and especially myself. Thanks for being such a wonderful and super friendly man we were HAPPY to call our neighbor. I hope your are with your wife, happy and smiling. I promise to upkeep this bush by the bonfire for her. We love ya Jack and it’s just not the same around here in the yard without you across the yards…
Laura & Rod & Makenzie
City
Huntingtown
State
Md
29 Jul 2020
8:45pm
I will miss my big brother so much. I felt like I still had Dad with me as long as I could see you. You were so much like our Dad you not only looked like him but acted like him as well.. I know your heart has been broken 💔 every since you lost Marty. So I am praying you two are now together again. Rest in Peace you will be missed. I Love you.
City
Tracy's Landing
State
MD
3 Aug 2020
7:10pm
Jack was a wonderful neighbor to me for the past 9 years. He was always smiling and willing to help anyone with anything. He will surely be missed. Sending prayers that he is at peace in Heaven.
City
Huntingtown
State
Md
3 Aug 2020
8:11pm
Jack was a wonderful neighbor and friend. I will so miss his smiling face and our lengthy conversations. He always knew just what to say, it seemed as though we could stand in the street and talk about just anything and everything.
Until we meet again, Jack.. ❤️ Teresa
City
Huntingtown
State
Md
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We have been neighbors with Jack for 3 years. Jack was a great man and we will miss him deeply.
My husband and I send our condolences. Rest Well with your lovely wife and daughter.
Buddy and I have know Jack for aver 40 years, we’ve had some fun and interesting adventures with he and Marty both.
We’re going to miss him, as we already miss Marty. Rest in Peace Jack
We have been Jack’s neighbors for 12 years and he was always so kind to our family. Quick with a smile, a chat, and a helping hand. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. The neighborhood won’t be the same without him.
We called him “Backyard Jack”. We’ve been his neighbors for 4 years and he was such a great neighbor and reminded me of my dad so much. We will miss you at our bonfires and I will miss your coupons and plants and talks in And around the yard. Thanks again for allowing us to use your yard many times for those family gatherings of ours. We appreciate it and will always remember you. You will be missed by many and especially myself. Thanks for being such a wonderful and super friendly man we were HAPPY to call our neighbor. I hope your are with your wife, happy and smiling. I promise to upkeep this bush by the bonfire for her. We love ya Jack and it’s just not the same around here in the yard without you across the yards…
Laura & Rod & Makenzie
I will miss my big brother so much. I felt like I still had Dad with me as long as I could see you. You were so much like our Dad you not only looked like him but acted like him as well.. I know your heart has been broken 💔 every since you lost Marty. So I am praying you two are now together again. Rest in Peace you will be missed. I Love you.
Jack was a wonderful neighbor to me for the past 9 years. He was always smiling and willing to help anyone with anything. He will surely be missed. Sending prayers that he is at peace in Heaven.
Jack was a wonderful neighbor and friend. I will so miss his smiling face and our lengthy conversations. He always knew just what to say, it seemed as though we could stand in the street and talk about just anything and everything.
Until we meet again, Jack.. ❤️ Teresa