Blair B. Hawblitz

Mr. Blair B. Hawblitz, age 83, of Maple Grove Township passed away Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 at his home.

Blair was born in Nashville, Michigan on August 5, 1932, the son of the late Vern and Fern (Wenger) Hawblitz.

Blair was raised in the Maple Grove area, attending Moore Country School and Nashville W.K. Kellogg High School graduating in 1950.

He was the husband of Leila (VanSyckle) Hawblitz. Blair & Leila were married May 2, 1954 at Briggs United Methodist Church in Lacey. They made their home together on their farm in Maple Grove Township where they raised their family.

Blair has always been involved in agriculture, and farming. He spent his working career employed as a Livestock Manager for Michigan Livestock Exchange for 30 years before retiring in 1989. During that time, he also operated his own Centennial Farm in Maple Grove Township.

He always had a strong sense of community and through the years has served as past Township Clerk, past President and Manager of the Barry County Fair board, and Nashville Syrup Association, was a member and Trustee of Peace United Methodist Church for many years. Blair & Leila had recently began attending the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, and enjoyed several wonderful friendships there. Most mornings, Blair could be found downtown Nashville, sharing breakfast with neighbors and friends at the Country Kettle.

Blair is survived by his beloved wife Leila, his son,Kenneth (Emily) Hawblitz, his sister Ortha (Dale) Bishop, brother Larry (Barbara) Hawblitz, grandchildren Stacey (Clay) Filak, Jennifer (Brett) Motyka, William (Britany) Hawblitz, Jon (Brooke) Hawblitz, Hannah Hawblitz, great grandchildren Isabella & Greyson Davison, Willow & Duncan Filak, Jonas, Caiden & Karsynn Hawblitz Talon & Nova Motyka.

He was preceded in death by his brother in-law Dale Bishop, and sister in law Barbara Hawblitz.

Funeral Services will be held at The Nashville Church of the Nazarene, Nashville, MI, at 11 AM on Monday, May 23rd, with Pastor Jeff Hodge and Lay Pastor Mickey Cousino officiating.

The family will receive visitors on Sunday May 22, 2016 from 2-5 PM at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, and again one hour prior to the funeral service beginning at 10 AM at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene.

A time of fellowship and luncheon will be held immediately following the funeral service at the Nashville Church of The Nazarene. Interment will take place following the luncheon at Wilcox Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Barry County 4H Club, Peace United Methodist Church, the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, Nashville Lions Club, Maple Valley Food Pantry, or Red Bird Misson.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI. For further details please visit our website at Welcome to Daniels Funeral Home