Ernest Charles Blair

 Ernest Charles Blair “Chuck”, 70, of Lake Norman, NC passed away Sunday July 17, 2016.  Born January 29, 1946 in Bremerton, WA.  He was the son of the late Charles Marshall Blair, Jr and Ethel Sandidge Blair of  Roanoke, VA.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Carol, the love of his life; his sister, Carol J. Blair of Roanoke, VA; brother, Barry and his wife Debra of Jonesborough, TN; nieces, Mary Blair of Nashville, TN and Laura and her husband Justin Romans of Knoxville, TN; sister-in-law, Barbara and her husband Larry Bertolino; niece, Kristen and her husband Eric Niemiek of Pittsburg, PA.  Also his loyal and beloved golden retriever, Sake.

Chuck grew up in Roanoke, VA and attended  Northside  High School and graduated from Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, VA.  He was the captain of the golf team.  He was also an Eagle Scout and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.  He was a founding 40 year member of the Roanoke Muff Divers Surf fishing team.  He spent most of his professional career as an apparel/clothing salesman.  He also worked for the Norfolk and Western Railroad as a brakeman.  Chuck was active in the Hargrave Alumni Association.  He was extremely loyal to his lifelong friends and loved golf, fishing, the outdoors especially the lake and the beach.

A memorial service will be held, Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 1pm at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends following the service. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home Cremation Service, Huntersville, NC is assisting the family.  Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com.