Donald Wayne Blair, Sr. GOOSE CREEK - Donald Wayne Blair, Sr., 51, of Goose Creek, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Born in St. Clair, Illinois, he was the son of the late Bruce and Janice Blair. Mr. Blair served his country in the United States Navy, retiring as a Chief. His ambition of furthering his knowledge and education eventually led him to becoming a teacher. For over 15 years, he worked at Goose Creek High School. Mr. Blair always felt that being a teacher was not a job, but his calling. He most recently taught Mechatronics and in 2014, he was "Teacher of the Year". He enjoyed fishing and being with his family. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Donna Blair of Goose Creek; son, Donald Blair, Jr., of North Charleston; daughter, Debra Blair and her fiance; Raymond Nichols of Ladson; brother, Daniel Blair and his wife Judy of North Ridgeland Hills, TX; grandchildren, Addison, Arayonna, and R.J. Besides his parents, he is predeceased in death by his son, Benjamin "Freddy" Blair. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 30th, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL. A memorial service will be at 7:00 pm. Expressions of sympathy can be submitted or viewed online at www.mcalister-smith.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston
Donald Wayne Blair, Sr. GOOSE CREEK - Donald Wayne Blair, Sr., 51, of Goose Creek, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Born in St. Clair, Illinois, he was the son of the late Bruce and Janice Blair. Mr. Blair served his country in the United States Navy, retiring as a Chief. His ambition of furthering his knowledge and education eventually led him to becoming a teacher. For over 15 years, he worked at Goose Creek High School. Mr. Blair always felt that being a teacher was not a job, but his calling. He most recently taught Mechatronics and in 2014, he was "Teacher of the Year". He enjoyed fishing and being with his family. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Donna Blair of Goose Creek; son, Donald Blair, Jr., of North Charleston; daughter, Debra Blair and her fiance; Raymond Nichols of Ladson; brother, Daniel Blair and his wife Judy of North Ridgeland Hills, TX; grandchildren, Addison, Arayonna, and R.J. Besides his parents, he is predeceased in death by his son, Benjamin "Freddy" Blair. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 30th, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL. A memorial service will be at 7:00 pm. Expressions of sympathy can be submitted or viewed online at www.mcalister-smith.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston
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