Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

Obituary For Anthony Blair

Mr. Anthony Atonio Blair, 67, of Phenix City, AL passed Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will held 12:00 Noon EST, Thursday February 22, 2024 at the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Chad Bryant, officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Visitation is Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 2 - 5 p.m. EST.

Anthony "Toot" Blair was born July 16, 1956, he was the only child of the late Ruby Nell Youngblood and Herman Blair Sr.

With Toot being the only child, he seemed to have had a knack for meeting and making friends wherever he went. Toot attended Spencer High School and that was where he met and kept his fellow classmates for the remainder of his life, Spencer Class of "74". During that time even though he was the shortest of the players, he pushed his way through and became a "BEAST" in basketball and football.

After high school, Toot attended Fort Valley University. Later, he decided to join the U.S. Navy where he worked as a Medical Field Technician until he retired. He then went on to work for Columbus Consolidated Government until he had to retire due to health issues.

Later in life, he met and married Drameka Hampton where he spent the remainder of his life. They truly carried out and fulfilled their marriage vows “until death do us part”. On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, he let go of all the earthly things and took the hand of God and followed his heavenly Father home.

He leaves behind to mourn and cherish his memories to his wife, Drameka Blair of Phenix City, AL; his children, Nina (Arthur) Fonteneaux of Houston, TX; Nicole (Michael) Arrington of Atlanta, GA; Brandon Winfrey of Phenix City, AL; Trey Pouncil of Ft. Worth, TX; grandchildren, Zoe, MJ, Abigail, Anthony, Avery , Jayla, Jaydin, Zayda, MacKenzie, Drayton and Davien and a host of other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

Thanks for all the love and kindness that you gave us, Pop! From, Felicia and Jayla Winfrey

- Felicia Winfrey

My sincere condolences to the family of Anthony"Toot"Blair Vickie Tellis.Class of'74

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We're always thinking of you, especially in these difficult times. May God continue to keep you. Love the Ross family

- Derrick Ross

Sending condolences and prayers to the family. "Toot" was an awesome basketball play and a wonderful person. RIP. Judith Phillips Hardnett and Linda Phillips Carde

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My sincerest condolences to the Blair family! Toot-Toot was not only a humble man, but a remarkable basketball player! We had some fun times while at Spencer High School. He is now with the Heavenly Father! Rest well, my friend! Gladys Williams-Tillmon '75

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Prayers for healing for the Blair family and extended family and friends. May God continue to bless you and keep you close to His Heart. RIP Brother Anthony Blair.

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Thank you for taking me in the group and making me feel welcomed. I'll miss you brother! May God bless and keep the family in his arms. Love you. TBIII

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Thank you for taking me in the group and making me feel welcomed. I'll miss you brother! May God bless and keep the family in his arms.

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We love our Golden Boy, (Brother)...deep down in our hearts! '74...💕...V

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I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Anthony. My prayers and condolences are with the family.

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My condolences to family, he will be miss my brother I have known all my life. Mickey Hollis

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Rest in peace my friend (Toot) (Toot). Charles Hollowell

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Mr Blair you will definitely be missed!! My deepest condolences to your family and friends 🙏

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Rest in Paradise Toot-Toot. Your divine journey has been completed. Peace and Blessings to the family. Linda Maddox Berry/Marshall & Spencer.

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My Prayer are with you all. May God Bless and Keep you all.

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My downtown family, my 1974 GreenWave classmate &friend Anthony"Toot-Toot Blair. Your labour here is done. Condolences to wife& family.Geraldine M.McFolley

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My sincere condolences to the Blair family. Anthony fought the good fight. Rest now "TooToo" as the Spencerians knew you.

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Sending condolences and prayers a true downtowner RIP🙏 Betty Talley Laury

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R.I.P. Mr.Blair my supervisor thanks for all you have done rest on in heaven

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My sincere condolences to the Blair Family June Shedrick Class of 1974 Wm Henry Spencer High School

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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