John R. Bair, 70, of Walton passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Delhi Nursing and Rehabilitation, following a long illness.

John was born on May 31, 1953 in Honesdale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Eugene and Alberta (Shaffer) Bair. On July 9, 1977 he married the former Laura Rocher at the Congregational Church in Walton. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army.

John worked for Mazda as a Head Mechanic in Ramsey, New Jersey. He was a member of the American Legion Truman C. Tobey Post #32, Walton Fire Department for 9 years, and Walton Car Club.

John enjoyed deer hunting, cutting grass at upper Bassett Park, playing pinocle, sudoku puzzles, working on cars, racing stock cars and working on Butch Klinger's car as crew chief for over 16 years.

John is survived by his loving wife, Laura of 46 years, daughter, Anna (Chris) Hitt of Walton; grandchildren, Blake Hitt, Wade Hitt, Alec Hitt, Avery Hitt, Jaxon Hitt, Huxley Hitt, and three adopted daughters, Desiree, Teahgan and Page Tompkins all of Walton, brother, Donald (Sarah) Bair of Lafayette, TN; sisters, Patricia "PG" (Gary) Bell of Eav, TN; Barbara (William) Kraiza of Sidney Center, NY; Lorretta Bair of Deposit, NY; Margaret "Peg" Carey (George Wise) of Mt. Upton; and many, many, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, brother, Herman Shaffer, and a sister, Lillian Sundal.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 11 AM to 12 noon at New Hope Community Church, 45 Stockton Avenue, Walton, where services will be held at 12 PM with Pastor Larry Light, officiating, Burial will follow in Walton Cemetery with full military honors. The family is being cared for by Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

Memorial Contributions in John's memory may be made to Walton Fire Department and EMS, 61 West Street, Walton, New York 13856.