Caleb Aaron Blair of Bradleyville, Missouri on June 14, 2026
It is with profound love and cherished memories that we announce the sudden passing of Caleb Aaron Blair of Bradleyville, Missouri on June 14, 2026.
He was born on May 24, 2001, to Aaron and Sara (Harmon) Blair at Springfield, Mo. Caleb grew up to be a Christ-loving, avid outdoorsman and a friend to all who met him. He attended Bradleyville School (where he met his wife Gracie) and continued his education at Ozarks Technical College and built a career as a Welder. He was known for his hard work and dedication to his projects. Caleb attended the Bradleyville Church of the Nazarene with his wife, family, and friends.
Caleb will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Victoria (Gracie) Blair; his parents, Aaron and Sara Blair; his siblings, Trevor, Layla and Alanna Blair; his grandparents, Tim and Ann Blair; Uncle Derek (Bub) and Aunt Kayla Jo Blair; Uncle Shane Harmon; his cousins, Miles (his best little fishing buddy) and Noah Blair; Ethan, Eli, and Livie Harmon; Levi, Michael, and Jesse Harmon; and his nephews, Jaxton and Jase McCullough. He is also survived by a host of family members and his father and mother-in-law, Jeff and Tracey Shipley and family, that will cherish his memories and his life forever.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jackie (Wayne) Harmon; his grandmother, Virginia (Ginger) Harmon; and his Uncle Robbie Harmon.
More than anything, Caleb was known for the love he had for his Savior, Jesus Christ, his wife Gracie, and his family and friends. Caleb and Gracie shared a passion not only for each other, but a love to explore and experience the many wondrous works of God. They travelled across America visiting National Parks, from the Alaskan mountains, and the Badlands of South Dakota, to the Florida Keys, experiencing God’s wonders together. Everyone who knew them knew they had found their person. The were each other’s perfect complements and was a loving example of what God had intended marriage to be. Together, they created a beautiful life to share.
No matter the season, you could count on Caleb being outdoors, enjoying God’s creations. Whether it was deer hunting with Gramps, elk hunting with Nick, Ronnie and Owen; coyote hunting with Bryer; gigging with Bub, Noah, and Miles; or fishing with his dad and Trevor, he always wanted to share his love for the outdoors. Caleb always looked forward to spending time with his friends, Cade, Risten, Peyton, and Colton, and spending time with Ethan and his cousins. In between hunting with his friends and family, traveling the country with Gracie, he always loved to visit Nanny for some hot crackers and long conversations. Then it was off to his mamas for chicken hobos and stories about the week and his next adventure. He never left without getting him some mama hugs. And of course, while he was there, he made sure to aggravate on his “girls” Layla and Alanna. Next, it was off to Aunt Jo’s for some buckeyes and razzing her about where he was going to take Miles and Noah next.
Caleb was a mama’s boy, his dad’s cherished first-born son, his grandparent’s precious boy, a protective older brother, a devoted husband, a best friend, a much-loved son and brother-in-law, a loving uncle to his nephews, a bright spot in our community, and so much more. He loved his family and friends with a fierceness that will never be forgotten. While his life was cut far too short, he packed a lifetime of love, joy, memories and smiles into his twenty-five years. He will be forever missed and his legacy of loving big will live on through all those who loved him.
Celebration of life service for Caleb Blair, Bradleyville, will be Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 12 PM White River Youth Camp, Taneyville, Mo. Burial will follow at the New Blair Cemetery, Bradleyville, Mo. Visitation will be Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 11AM till service time at the White River Youth Camp, Taneyville, Mo.
