Charles Blair

Charles Blair, 94, of Macksburg, passed away Dec. 20, 2021, after a long life, well lived.

Charles was born Oct. 14, 1927, to Charles L. Blair Sr. and Mamie Thomas Blair o,n their farm near Macksburg, where he then spent all but a few years of his life.

Charles graduated from Macksburg High School, where he met Margaret. They were married Sep. 19, 1948.

Charles farmed the family century farm his entire life, initially with his father, then with his brother Lee. He was a Pioneer seed salesman for 10 years. He served on the board of directors for the Madison County Angus Association and Madison County Pork Producers. Additionally, he served on the Madison County Zoning Commission, the Madison County Condemnation Board, and the Macksburg United Methodist Church Board. He was an Honorary Orient Macksburg FFA member, a Boys 4-H leader and Grand River Township Trustee.

Charles was preceded in death by his mother, Mamie Thomas Blair; father, Charles Blair Sr.; and brothers, Merle Blair and Lee Blair.

Charles is survived by his wife, Margaret; son, Rick (Vicky); daughter, Chris (Paul); granddaughters, Lynette (David), Angela (Justin), and Jennifer (Mike); and great-grandchildren, Ava and Jim. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Ora Austin and Alice Brown as well as many nieces and nephew.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation or to the family.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 3, 2021, at the Macksburg United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Moon Cemetery. The family requests that all attendees wear a mask. Online condolences may be left at www.caldwellparrish.com.