Metamora – Levi C. Blair, 39, passed away at Graham Hospital in Canton, Illinois, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
Funeral Services for Levi will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the Heyworth Christian Church in Heyworth, Illinois. Ms. Candi Evans and Mr. Tony Billingsley will officiate. Burial will follow at the McLean Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Heyworth Christian Church on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. A First Responder Walk-Through will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Levi was born September 8, 1985, the son of Bryan L. and Tracy A. Owen Blair. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Bohlmann on April 30, 2011. She survives.
Levi is also survived by his children: Austin Bohlmann, Kelsey (Dillan) Masching, Connor Alvis, Braelynn Walker-Blair, and Levi Blair, Jr.; sisters: Ashley Gaither, Michelle (Nick) Morrow; his father, Bryan Blair; and stepfather, Michael Simpson; one grandson, Knox; and two nephews: Mack and Otto; one grandmother, Janice Simpson; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Tracy Simpson.
Levi was a 2004 graduate of Olympia High School and then served in the United States Army for six years. He concluded his service, that included Operation Iraqi Freedom, with the rank of Specialist and a bronze service star. Levi worked as a paramedic for Fulton County Emergency Medical Services. He was a former Captain of the Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Fire Protection District. He was a member of the American Pool Association and enjoyed shooting pool, playing video games and golf, and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals. He also worked for American Patriot Pyro, Inc. and enjoyed setting off fireworks.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Fire Protection District or in care of the Atlanta National Bank for an education fund for Braelynn and Levi, Jr.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.
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Prayers for all who love him. I’m so sorry for the loss of your loved one.
My heart goes out to the family and friends. I have known his father Brian for many years. His son was his pride and joy. Brian my prayers for you, may you find comfort and strength and peace. ❤️
I am sorry and saddened to hear of Levi’s passing. I was one of his elementary school teachers (Ms. T.) and thoroughly enjoyed having Levi in class. He was kind, respectful, fun, helpful, and continually smiling. I will be praying for you as you grieve the loss of a beloved family member…a wonderful person.