Clarence F. "John" Lair

Mr. Clarence F. John Lair, 84, of Lomax, Illinois passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 1:51 AM at the Fort Madison Community Hospital.

He was born November 5, 1927 in Decorra, IL, the son of David B. and Clara E. Tracy Lair. In November of 1952 he married Mary Jeanet Sandrock. She died October 4, 1987. On September 16, 1988 he married Bonnie Gibb.
Mr. Lair was a graduate of the Dallas City High School and served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He worked for the Army Corps of Engineers for 35 years. He retired as Lockmaster at Lock and Dam #13 in 1982.
He was a member of the Fort Madison Moose Lodge, Dallas City American Legion and the Lomax Christian Church.

Surviving are his wife, Bonnie, 1 daughter, Karen (Jim) Clough of Alpha, IL, 2 sons, Greg (Laura) Lair of New Boston, IL and Fred (Julie) Lair of Clinton, IA, 1 step-daughter, Sheila (Larry) Sly of Lomax, 2 step-sons, Charles Dick (Erin) Gibb of Dallas City and Randy (Becky) Gibb of Lomax, 9 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 16 step-great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Edith Robinson of Monmouth, IL, 1 brother, Richard (Alice) Lair of Fort Madison, IA and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, 6 brothers, 2 sisters, his parents and his step-father, William Dustman.

Friends may call after 3:00 PM Friday, May 18, 2012 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City where the family will meet with friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Lomax Christian Church with Rev. Peggy Stott officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Dallas City American Legion Post. Burial will be held at a later date at the Crane Cemetery near Lomax. A memorial fund has been established for the Lomax Christian Church or the Dallas City American Legion.