MACBEATH, Dr. Blair
Blair was a dedicated father and husband, medical doctor, and cattleman. He was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on July 7, 1954, and passed away at his home surrounded by family on July 10, 2024. He grew up on a dairy farm in Marsheld, Prince Edward Island, with his parents, Athol MacBeath and Doris Underhay MacBeath, and four brothers. Though he spent most of his adult life in Texas, he always treasured his island roots.
He graduated with his medical degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax in 1980 and moved to Pittsburg, Texas, where he opened his medical practice. He was a general practitioner there for 43 years, serving several generations of patients. He was not only their physician, but also their friend.
Blair married his wife Janet in 1983, and they welcomed sons Mark in 1984 and Luke in 1987. He loved his family dearly and was also very dedicated to his church. He served as an elder at First Presbyterian Church for the majority of his time in Pittsburg.
He loved his community and served on many committees and boards. He was proud to be Medical Director of Cypress Basin Hospice, and was passionate about their mission. He was also named Man of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce and received the Pioneer Breeder Award from the Texas Shorthorn Association.
He was known to his grandchildren Kyleigh, Addison, Sloan, and Hayes as “Grampie” and “Giggy”. That role is the one that meant the most to him. He knew every “stue” by name, enjoyed his time playing with Kyleigh and Addison, and treasured his trips to Austin to spend time with Sloan and Hayes, attending their activities. Blair was a humble man, spending his spare time with family, friends, and his cows. Most cattlemen do not know every cow by name, but he did. Over the past 43 years, he was dedicated to caring
nd for the people of Pittsburg, his church, and his family.
Blair is survived by his wife, Janet MacBeath of Pittsburg; sons, Mark MacBeath and his wife, Kelli of Austin and Luke MacBeath and his wife, Brittany of Pittsburg; grandchildren, Kyleigh, Addison, Sloan, and Hayes; brothers, Alex MacBeath and his wife Nancy, Rupert MacBeath and his wife Sandy, Gordon MacBeath and his wife Merle, and Malcolm MacBeath and his wife Valerie; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Pittsburg. There will be a wake where family will receive friends on Sunday, July 14, 2024, between 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Matt Cox will ociate the services with Mark MacBeath and Luke MacBeath presenting the eulogy. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Nunley, Chuck Johns, Brian Gooding, Rick Cogdill, Bruce Carpenter, Tim Truitt, John Truitt, and Paul R Mayben. Burial will be held at a later date in the Marsheld Community Cemetery in Prince Edward Island.
In lieu of owers the family asks for donations to be made to Cypress Basin Hospice where he served as Medical Director and received excellent care prior to his passing. Cypress Basin Hospice 207 Morgan Street Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455.