Thomas Arthur Blair, 78, of Oak Island, NC passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in the Brunswick Rehab and Health Nursing Center, Bolivia, NC.

"T-Bone" as he was known, was born in Woodbury County, Iowa on September 10, 1946, and was a son of the late Ray Dearinger and Janelle Arlene Smith Blair. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Alva Mallett, Geraldine Childers, two brothers, Gary Blair, Ernie Dearinger.

He was a retired electrician and was a US Navy veteran.

Surviving are three sons, Tim McKay of Oak Island, NC, Adam Blair of Fate, TX and Jason Blair of Marana, AZ; and a brother, Ron Dearinger.

Celebration of Life  services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 12:00 PM, until 4:00 PM at the Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill, 601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465.

The family respectfully asks that donations be made in his name to the SOAR Southport-Oak Island Animal Rescue,  3376 St. Charles Place, SE, Southport, NC 28461 or www.soar-nc.org.

Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com .

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SOAR - Southport Oak Island Animal Rescue
3376 St. Charles Place, Southport NC 28461
Web: https://soar-nc.org/donate/