Howard E. Blair 81, At rest Friday, July 15, 2016. Beloved husband of Leal. Loving father of Howard (Kimberly), Greg, Beth Ann (the late Carl) Niles, Lori and Dr. Kelly (Taylor). Fond grandfather of Shane (Cristina), Scott (Laura), Daniel (Shannon), Rev. Matt (Audra), Meghan, Christopher, Conner, Grace and Gabrielle. Great grandfather of Ryan, Emily, Robert, Kyle and Margaret. Dear brother of Annette, Wanda, Merle, Carrie, Joyce and Gary. Fond uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday 11.00 A.M. . Committal service to follow at the Acacia Park Cemetery. Member of Masonic Lodge No. 81 D.C. Cregier