Arnold Lenn Blair was born on September 11, 1938, the son of Clifford Blair and Helen Sherman Blair, in Weaubleau, Missouri. He departed this life on March 25, 2019 at Maranatha Village, in Springfield, Mo. at the age of 80 years. 
He was united in marriage to Billie Jean Bradley at Theodosia, Mo. on November 25, 1967. He is survived by his wife Billie, of 51 years, sister-in-law, Karen, brother-in-law, Ralph, several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his Aunt Bertie Sherman, and other relatives and friends. 
Arnold lived over 35 years, in or near Kansas City, Missouri, working as a service manager in Heating and Air Conditioning, retiring in 1996. Arnold and Billie moved to Springfield, Mo. 1997. 
Arnold was of the Baptist Faith. He served in the Army National Guard, for 6 years in the 1960's and was of the rank of Sergeant. Arnold loved all kinds of cars, especially sports cars. Those who knew him, will remember him as an avid NASCAR racing fan and he also enjoyed watching and supporting the Kansas City Chiefs football team. He will be missed by his family and friends.
A special thank you to nephew, Greg Cotham, for his many visits, help, and support, while in the hospital and nursing home, and to nephew, Kris Cotham, for officiating the service.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, in Springfield, Mo. with Pastor Kris Cotham officiating. Burial will follow, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at a visitation, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. before services at 11:00 a.m.