Curtis James Blair, 86, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011, at the John J. Pershing Veterans Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born June 10, 1924, in Crockett, Arkansas, and was the son of the late Druey Allen and Effie Scarbrough Blair. He was united in marriage to Lila Ann Copeland on August 4, 1951, and to this union three sons were born. James was Past Master of Piggott Masonic Lodge 545. He retired from the Teamster Union and he was a World War II Veteran and served in both the Army and Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lila Ann Blair, two brothers, and three sisters. He is survived by three sons, Curtis James Blair II and wife Sheri of Las Vegas, Nevada, Tim Blair and wife Sue of Piggott, Arkansas, and Tom Blair of Troy Ohio; four grandchildren, Jon Blair and Nikki Blair both of Ohio and Heather Blair and Kenneth Blair both of Piggott, Arkansas; one great granddaughter Alyssa Blair; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hoggard & Sons Chapel with Shawn Parker officiating. Burial is in Piggott Cemetery. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas is in Charge of the arrangements.