Carl is survived by his son Randy Lee Lair (Trish); daughter Denise Gail Knox (Bob); grandchildren Julie Lair Pester (Scott), Matt Lair (Jennifer), Mackenzie Maslanik (Tyler), Greg Knox (Molly McBride-Knox), Kim Aposhian (Jason); and 17 great grandchildren.
Carl was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Barbara Jean Lair, his parents and 8 brothers and sisters.
Carl served honorably in World War II in the United States Army as a Medic and he achieved the rank of Sergeant.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was always active in his community and was an ordained Deacon in the Southern Baptist Church. His favorite activities were anything Barbara wanted him to do. They enjoyed square dancing and many memorable trips together. He was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed many hours on a pond or a lake with his kids.
A Celebration of Life for Carl will be held Friday, January 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E 13Th St N, Wichita, Kansas 67206. A Graveside service will occur Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Fairview Cemetery, 427 N Olive St, Cherryvale, KS 67335.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Carl's memory may be made to The Fallen Outdoors of Kansas, https://thefallenoutdoors.org/kansas/.
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