Philip Blair

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Philip Alexander Blair, 74, of Lake Charles. Phil passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 27, 1950, Phil was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a proud graduate of LaGrange High School, Class of 1969. His career in the aluminum industry took him across the globe as a carbon specialist with Consolidated Aluminum, Reynold's Metals Company, Alcoa Carbon Products, and the carbon consulting company that he formed. Phil retired as the plant manager of Alcoa, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, leadership, and respect from colleagues around the world.

Phil was a man of many passions and talents. An active member of the Lake Charles community, he served on the board of the Lake Charles Country Club and spent countless joyful hours on the golf course, where his love of the game and camaraderie brought him great happiness. Beyond golf, Phil was an avid outdoorsman who found peace and adventure in hunting and fishing. His appreciation for nature and the thrill of the outdoors were matched only by his love for the time these activities allowed him to spend with family and friends.

Phil is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Carole Goff Blair; his children, Alex Hunter Blair and his wife Marilyn of Westlake and Vicki de la Houssaye Gardiner and her husband David of Georgetown, TX ; his grandchildren, Caroline (Chris) Crouch , Samuel (Cierra) Palombo , Katherine Gardiner, Rhys Blair, and Madeline Gardiner; his cherished great-grandchildren, Beaux and Winnie Crouch; and his brothers, Roger Blair and Alan Blair both of Lake Charles. His family was his greatest pride, and he found immense joy in their accomplishments and the love they shared.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents, George Benjamin Blair, Sr., and Dorothy Jane Blair, as well as his brother, George Blair, Jr.

A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, January 16, 2025, from Noon until 2:00PM, with a Memorial service beginning at 2:00PM at Johnson Funeral Home, 4321 Lake St. Lake Charles, LA. 70605. The family has entrusted cremation arrangements to Johnson Funeral Home.