of Marshall, AR

April 18, 1946 - October 31, 2023

Grover Clyde "Bud" "Doc" Blair passed away in Little Rock, AR on October 31, 2023. He was born April 18, 1946, in Marshall, AR to William Clyde Blair and Dolph Hensley Blair. Doc is survived by his wife, Elaine McSherry Blair, of the home, daughter Amanda Blair Johnson (Luke), grandson Rhett of Little Rock, and son, Jon E. "Jeb" Blair (Kristina) and grandchildren Alexandria, Zane, and Irelynn of Cibolo, Texas.

Doc attended Marshall schools and graduated in 1964. After graduation he attended Oklahoma State University, University of Arkansas, and University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, from which he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1971.

After teaching in ambulatory clinics at the University, he returned to Marshall to establish Searcy County Veterinary Service, his veterinary practice, through which he would serve Searcy County and surrounding counties for 52 years. Doc held a special place in his heart for the youth of Searcy County and their development. Doc supported the Marshall FFA, Searcy County Fair, the school system and its students, and was a member of the Marshall School Board for several years. He served as a Justice of the Peace, marrying many Searcy County citizens, and was a Searcy County Election Commissioner, as well as being a member of Arkansas Veterinary Medical Licensing Board.

Doc Blair was a member of the Calf Creek Masonic Lodge 426, Witts Spring Lodge 603, and Wiley's Cove Lodge 524. He served in numerous roles and offices as a member of these lodges.

He was a member of Marshall Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School teacher and choir member.

Memorial services for Doc will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at Marshall Methodist Church. Burial will be in Dongola Cemetery where Doc will be laid to rest with Masonic Honors. The family requests that memories and personal stories of Doc be shared on the Roller Guestbook.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Marshall Methodist Church c/o Sharon Daniel, 301 Dogwood Blvd, Marshall, AR 72650 or Calf Creek Masonic Lodge c/o Michael Horton P.O. Box 748, Marshall, AR, 72650, or Dongola Cemetery c/o Pat Neel, 1786 Punkin' Flat Rd, Marshall, AR 72650.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com