He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War having served as a flight instructor at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS and taught World War II Air Force Pilots how to fly by instruments. He was a Registered Forestry Consultant for Black Brothers Forestry Consultants, a firm which he and his twin brother founded. He was a member of Monticello First Baptist Church, an avid outdoorsman who loved wild turkey and duck hunting and was also a maker of men. He was also preceded in death by one son, William Charles Black; his twin brother, Charles Faye "Bud" Black and one grandson, Jeremy Black.
Survivors include his wife of sixty two years, Bennie Jean Wilson Black of Monticello; one daughter, Lee Ann "Boo" Black of Monticello, AR, two sons, Andy Black of Monticello and Mark Black of Rogers, AR; two grandsons, Will Black of Bossier City, LA and Ben Black of Monticello; one sister-in-law, Sybil Black of Monticello; one niece, Sherrie Black of Monticello and many other relatives and friends.
There will be a visitation 1 hour prior to service time.
Condolences(17)
Doug McCarty
Lebanon, TN Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Andy, Boo and Family, I am sorry to hear the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.R. Pettigrew
, CO Monday, September 9, 2013 With our deepest condolences.Revelation 21: 3 & 4
Karen Durham Clowers
McGehee, AR Tuesday, September 3, 2013 So Sorry for your loss.Harold Rice
North Little Rock, AR Friday, August 30, 2013 Dear Bennie Jean and Family: I was so sorry to read about Bill's passing. You may remember I grew up there with numerous Wilson Family members and also with the Black Family. Our thoughts and prayers are for all of you during this trying time. God Bless, Harold Rice, Sister Joyce Jean Rice Carmical and our Mother Ellen Rice Hesselbein.Werner Haney
Little Rock, AR Friday, August 30, 2013 Bennie Jean and family:We send our condolences and prayer that God will grant you His Grace and Peace. May God Bless you and sustain you in the days ahead.
Cliff Ollar
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, August 30, 2013 We are sorry for your lossTerry
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, August 30, 2013 We are sorry for your lossJane Jo Summerford
Minot, ND Thursday, August 29, 2013 ...not in TX; in ND.Jane Jo Summerford
, TX Thursday, August 29, 2013 Boo, Andy, Mark, Mrs. Black, and family:Thinking of you at this time. Hoping that you receive the comfort and support you need at this time, to get through this separation from your loved one.
Diane Davis
Gulf Shores, AL Thursday, August 29, 2013 Bennie and family, so sorry to read of your loss. Bill will be missed by many. Much love to all. Hugs to Bennie....Diane and Ricky DavisJanis Wilson Jones
Rogers, AR Thursday, August 29, 2013 My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will always be in our hearts. I have great memories of all the fun times that I have spent with all of you. Much Love to all.perkins
WATER VALLEY, MS Wednesday, August 28, 2013 Bennie -So Sorry about Bill. Love to you Boo and the Boys. ruth perkinsSharon Perry Reynolds
Griffithville, AR Wednesday, August 28, 2013 Dear Bennie and family,I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I have wonderful memories of Bill and you as well as Bud and Syble. My Mom thought a lot of all of u also. Please know all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers
Kathey Smith
Monticello, AR Wednesday, August 28, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.Gail Shelby
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, August 28, 2013 We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Black was a wonderful neighbor. He will be missed greatly.Shawn
Bossier, LA Wednesday, August 28, 2013 I am so sorry for your families loss. Please know you are in my prayers.Phe Parks
Conway, AR Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Andy: I am so sorry to learn of the death of your dad.My thoughts and prayers are with you.