Tilford Loren Blair

Tilford was born on November 23, 1926 in Stillwater Ok to the late Loren J. and Maudie Lee (White) Blair. He grew up and attended school in Stillwater, graduating from Stillwater High School. After high school, he entered the U. S. Navy serving his country in WWII. After returning from the service, Tilford married the love of his life LaDell F. Hadley on July 11, 1947 in Payne County. He worked as a locksmith at O.S.U. at the Physical plant for 40 years. They were members of the First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and wildlife. Tilford loved spending time at his farm, raising a garden that was large enough to share with all of his neighbors. He also planted fruit trees surrounding their back yard which he also shared. Tilford loved spending time with his family.
Tilford is survived by his wife of 65 years LaDell of the home, sons Gary Blair and William Blair both of Stillwater, grandchildren Kelli Jasso, Trisha Bays, Keith Blair, Helmer Blair and Erin Blair, great grandchildren Ronnie Wilkins, Rebel Connell and Dakota Jasso.
Tilford was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Eva M. Stich and Helen Watson, and an infant brother.