WEAVERVILLE – Bill joined his beloved and dear wife Mary Ruth as an angel on December 8, 2017 at age 92.
Bill was born at home to William (Will) Mont Black and "Ossie Mae" know as Mamie Watts Black on November 8, 1925 and as he liked to joke, he “started life with a spanking.” He had an encyclopedic and extensive memory of the history of the North Buncombe area and into Madison County. People sought him out to learn long forgotten facts about their own family history or history of the area.
Bill graduated from Flat Creek High School in 1943 with 9 other boys and 11 girls. In 1947 he began work at Merchant’s Construction Company after taking Will (his father) to work one day and so began his life as a carpenter.In February 1954, he and his brother Boyd began 2 years of service in the United States Army. He proudly served his country as a Military Policeman with a top secret clearance in special weapons and was involved in testing the atomic bomb. Due to his exemplary military bearing and the meticulous performance of his duties, he was selected to be the driver and escort of the Base Commander during his last year in service and was awarded “Soldier of the Month.”
Anyone who knew Bill knew of his ingenuity and focus on the organization of his tools. His workshop is a marvel. While in service, he organized his locker in such an efficient way that his locker became the required model and standard for all in his company.
After returning from the military in February 1956; he married the love of his life Mary Ruth Green Black on June 8, 1957. Ruth preceded him in death in May of this year just short of their 60th anniversary and he was lost without her. He often said that without her “their home was just a house.”
Bill was a first class carpenter and job superintendent in the construction business. He was employed by Merchants Construction Company, Price Ray Construction and D. Michael Ward Inc. until his retirement at age 62. He was also involved in the construction of the Jupiter Fire Department.
Bill was a perfectionist in anything he tried to do; he succeeded and was admired. He lived the life he wanted. Bill was blessed with many friends; his “bums” as he called them and always enjoyed their company. Especially in these last years, he appreciated the extra care that made his and Mary Ruth’s life at home easier. In addition to his wife, Bill was preceded in death by his parents William Mont and Mamie (Watts) Black; sisters Mabel Black Oldham and Madeleine Black Medford, and brothers, Wilfred and Bobby Black.
His surviving sibling is Boyd Black and wife Peggy; in-laws, Geneva Roberts and husband James, Bruce Green and wife Virginia, Joe Green and wife Claudia, Bernice Welch, Belva Crum, Jean Sprinkle and husband Hoyt. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2017 in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave. Weaverville. The Reverend Stanley Peek will officiate with Janice Black delivering the eulogy. Pallbearers will be Weldon Reavis, Howell Smith, Orville Arwood, Trent Arwood, Jerry Clevenger and Mason Trivette. All his friends are honorary Pallbearers.
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Marshall. (Edited by Howell.)
His Grandparents were Cornelius Pitzer "C.P." Black and Mary Elizabeth Garrison Black both who are buried at Locust Grove Cemetery. Benjamin Richard "BR" Watts buried in Tulsa OK and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Guthrie Watts buried in Jupiter Cemetery.
Once after Bill and Ruth started dating seriously, Ruth's Grandma Tweed told them they were actually cousins. ... 4th or 5th cousins.
Bill was born at home to William (Will) Mont Black and "Ossie Mae" know as Mamie Watts Black on November 8, 1925 and as he liked to joke, he “started life with a spanking.” He had an encyclopedic and extensive memory of the history of the North Buncombe area and into Madison County. People sought him out to learn long forgotten facts about their own family history or history of the area.
Bill graduated from Flat Creek High School in 1943 with 9 other boys and 11 girls. In 1947 he began work at Merchant’s Construction Company after taking Will (his father) to work one day and so began his life as a carpenter.In February 1954, he and his brother Boyd began 2 years of service in the United States Army. He proudly served his country as a Military Policeman with a top secret clearance in special weapons and was involved in testing the atomic bomb. Due to his exemplary military bearing and the meticulous performance of his duties, he was selected to be the driver and escort of the Base Commander during his last year in service and was awarded “Soldier of the Month.”
Anyone who knew Bill knew of his ingenuity and focus on the organization of his tools. His workshop is a marvel. While in service, he organized his locker in such an efficient way that his locker became the required model and standard for all in his company.
After returning from the military in February 1956; he married the love of his life Mary Ruth Green Black on June 8, 1957. Ruth preceded him in death in May of this year just short of their 60th anniversary and he was lost without her. He often said that without her “their home was just a house.”
Bill was a first class carpenter and job superintendent in the construction business. He was employed by Merchants Construction Company, Price Ray Construction and D. Michael Ward Inc. until his retirement at age 62. He was also involved in the construction of the Jupiter Fire Department.
Bill was a perfectionist in anything he tried to do; he succeeded and was admired. He lived the life he wanted. Bill was blessed with many friends; his “bums” as he called them and always enjoyed their company. Especially in these last years, he appreciated the extra care that made his and Mary Ruth’s life at home easier. In addition to his wife, Bill was preceded in death by his parents William Mont and Mamie (Watts) Black; sisters Mabel Black Oldham and Madeleine Black Medford, and brothers, Wilfred and Bobby Black.
His surviving sibling is Boyd Black and wife Peggy; in-laws, Geneva Roberts and husband James, Bruce Green and wife Virginia, Joe Green and wife Claudia, Bernice Welch, Belva Crum, Jean Sprinkle and husband Hoyt. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2017 in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave. Weaverville. The Reverend Stanley Peek will officiate with Janice Black delivering the eulogy. Pallbearers will be Weldon Reavis, Howell Smith, Orville Arwood, Trent Arwood, Jerry Clevenger and Mason Trivette. All his friends are honorary Pallbearers.
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Marshall. (Edited by Howell.)
His Grandparents were Cornelius Pitzer "C.P." Black and Mary Elizabeth Garrison Black both who are buried at Locust Grove Cemetery. Benjamin Richard "BR" Watts buried in Tulsa OK and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Guthrie Watts buried in Jupiter Cemetery.
Once after Bill and Ruth started dating seriously, Ruth's Grandma Tweed told them they were actually cousins. ... 4th or 5th cousins.
WEAVERVILLE – Bill joined his beloved and dear wife Mary Ruth as an angel on December 8, 2017 at age 92.
Bill was born at home to William (Will) Mont Black and "Ossie Mae" know as Mamie Watts Black on November 8, 1925 and as he liked to joke, he “started life with a spanking.” He had an encyclopedic and extensive memory of the history of the North Buncombe area and into Madison County. People sought him out to learn long forgotten facts about their own family history or history of the area.
Bill graduated from Flat Creek High School in 1943 with 9 other boys and 11 girls. In 1947 he began work at Merchant’s Construction Company after taking Will (his father) to work one day and so began his life as a carpenter.In February 1954, he and his brother Boyd began 2 years of service in the United States Army. He proudly served his country as a Military Policeman with a top secret clearance in special weapons and was involved in testing the atomic bomb. Due to his exemplary military bearing and the meticulous performance of his duties, he was selected to be the driver and escort of the Base Commander during his last year in service and was awarded “Soldier of the Month.”
Anyone who knew Bill knew of his ingenuity and focus on the organization of his tools. His workshop is a marvel. While in service, he organized his locker in such an efficient way that his locker became the required model and standard for all in his company.
After returning from the military in February 1956; he married the love of his life Mary Ruth Green Black on June 8, 1957. Ruth preceded him in death in May of this year just short of their 60th anniversary and he was lost without her. He often said that without her “their home was just a house.”
Bill was a first class carpenter and job superintendent in the construction business. He was employed by Merchants Construction Company, Price Ray Construction and D. Michael Ward Inc. until his retirement at age 62. He was also involved in the construction of the Jupiter Fire Department.
Bill was a perfectionist in anything he tried to do; he succeeded and was admired. He lived the life he wanted. Bill was blessed with many friends; his “bums” as he called them and always enjoyed their company. Especially in these last years, he appreciated the extra care that made his and Mary Ruth’s life at home easier. In addition to his wife, Bill was preceded in death by his parents William Mont and Mamie (Watts) Black; sisters Mabel Black Oldham and Madeleine Black Medford, and brothers, Wilfred and Bobby Black.
His surviving sibling is Boyd Black and wife Peggy; in-laws, Geneva Roberts and husband James, Bruce Green and wife Virginia, Joe Green and wife Claudia, Bernice Welch, Belva Crum, Jean Sprinkle and husband Hoyt. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2017 in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave. Weaverville. The Reverend Stanley Peek will officiate with Janice Black delivering the eulogy. Pallbearers will be Weldon Reavis, Howell Smith, Orville Arwood, Trent Arwood, Jerry Clevenger and Mason Trivette. All his friends are honorary Pallbearers.
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Marshall. (Edited by Howell.)
His Grandparents were Cornelius Pitzer "C.P." Black and Mary Elizabeth Garrison Black both who are buried at Locust Grove Cemetery. Benjamin Richard "BR" Watts buried in Tulsa OK and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Guthrie Watts buried in Jupiter Cemetery.
Once after Bill and Ruth started dating seriously, Ruth's Grandma Tweed told them they were actually cousins. ... 4th or 5th cousins.
Bill was born at home to William (Will) Mont Black and "Ossie Mae" know as Mamie Watts Black on November 8, 1925 and as he liked to joke, he “started life with a spanking.” He had an encyclopedic and extensive memory of the history of the North Buncombe area and into Madison County. People sought him out to learn long forgotten facts about their own family history or history of the area.
Bill graduated from Flat Creek High School in 1943 with 9 other boys and 11 girls. In 1947 he began work at Merchant’s Construction Company after taking Will (his father) to work one day and so began his life as a carpenter.In February 1954, he and his brother Boyd began 2 years of service in the United States Army. He proudly served his country as a Military Policeman with a top secret clearance in special weapons and was involved in testing the atomic bomb. Due to his exemplary military bearing and the meticulous performance of his duties, he was selected to be the driver and escort of the Base Commander during his last year in service and was awarded “Soldier of the Month.”
Anyone who knew Bill knew of his ingenuity and focus on the organization of his tools. His workshop is a marvel. While in service, he organized his locker in such an efficient way that his locker became the required model and standard for all in his company.
After returning from the military in February 1956; he married the love of his life Mary Ruth Green Black on June 8, 1957. Ruth preceded him in death in May of this year just short of their 60th anniversary and he was lost without her. He often said that without her “their home was just a house.”
Bill was a first class carpenter and job superintendent in the construction business. He was employed by Merchants Construction Company, Price Ray Construction and D. Michael Ward Inc. until his retirement at age 62. He was also involved in the construction of the Jupiter Fire Department.
Bill was a perfectionist in anything he tried to do; he succeeded and was admired. He lived the life he wanted. Bill was blessed with many friends; his “bums” as he called them and always enjoyed their company. Especially in these last years, he appreciated the extra care that made his and Mary Ruth’s life at home easier. In addition to his wife, Bill was preceded in death by his parents William Mont and Mamie (Watts) Black; sisters Mabel Black Oldham and Madeleine Black Medford, and brothers, Wilfred and Bobby Black.
His surviving sibling is Boyd Black and wife Peggy; in-laws, Geneva Roberts and husband James, Bruce Green and wife Virginia, Joe Green and wife Claudia, Bernice Welch, Belva Crum, Jean Sprinkle and husband Hoyt. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2017 in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave. Weaverville. The Reverend Stanley Peek will officiate with Janice Black delivering the eulogy. Pallbearers will be Weldon Reavis, Howell Smith, Orville Arwood, Trent Arwood, Jerry Clevenger and Mason Trivette. All his friends are honorary Pallbearers.
Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Marshall. (Edited by Howell.)
His Grandparents were Cornelius Pitzer "C.P." Black and Mary Elizabeth Garrison Black both who are buried at Locust Grove Cemetery. Benjamin Richard "BR" Watts buried in Tulsa OK and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Guthrie Watts buried in Jupiter Cemetery.
Once after Bill and Ruth started dating seriously, Ruth's Grandma Tweed told them they were actually cousins. ... 4th or 5th cousins.
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