Dr. Garland Eugene Blair, age 81, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, at his residence.
Garland was born July 8, 1935, in Oxford, FL, to the late Harold Blair and Leithal Overstreet Blair.
Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, February 16, at 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Dorsey officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 15, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, and Thursday, February 16, from 1:00 PM until the hour of service, at the funeral home.
Garland is survived by his wife, Glenda Floyd Blair; son, David Garland (Ivy) Blair of Beijing, China; two daughters, Glenda Lisa (Randal) Robison of Atlanta, GA and Kimberly Blair of Japan; brother, Randy Blair of Florida; two sisters, Jacquelyn (John) Kirkland of Marianna, FL and Barbara Yielka Graham of Millis, MA; four grandchildren, Ian Blair, Joshua Robison, Jessica Fossen, and Justin Robison; great granddaughter, Isla Blair Fossen; and sister-in-law, Marcia Pitts of Tallahassee, FL.
Pallbearers will be Justin Griffin, Ryan Goyings, Michael West, Larry Threlkel, William Maynard, and Dr. David Gullett.
Originally from Florida, he earned his masters and doctorate from Florida State University. He came to Austin Peay State University in 1968 as a psychology professor and was chair of the department for many years. He was well-published in professional journals, mentored many students, and loved to teach and share his knowledge.
He enjoyed being men’s fellowship leader at Trenton Assembly of God church. There, he organized a men’s choir and other activities. Study of the Bible was lovingly shared.
He married his wife, Glenda, in 1955 and they spent sixty-one wonderful loving years together. Children, grandchildren, and one great-grandbaby added to the joy.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.