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1930 - 2012
 Rev. Richard Lee Black, 82, of Barboursville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. Ralph Cazad, Rev. Carl Merritt, Rev. Winford Curry and Butch Davis. Burial will be in Maupin Cemetery. He was born February 16, 1930 in Ona, WV, a son of the late Robert Lee and Una Black. He was retired from the C& O Railroad and was a member of Cyrus Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He was pastor of Hash Ridge Baptist Church and had been a former pastor to several churches in surrounding area. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Baumgardner Black, one son, Greg Black, one daughter, Sandra Hickman, one brother, Homer Black, and two granddaughters, Amanda Dawn Woodard and Belinda Dawn Black. He is survived by three daughters, Connie Elaine (Mike) Woodard of Ona, WV, Linda Kay (Mike) Gardner of Whitehall, OH, and Karen Renee Black of Barboursville; two sons, Richard Lee Black Jr. of Pedro, OH, and Stephen P. Black of Culloden, WV; one sister, Eva Mae Spears of Salt Rock, WV; three brothers, James and Donnie Black, both of Milton, and Bobby Black of Ona, WV; sixteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a host of loving friends. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm Monday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Richard was loved by all and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He looks forward to seeing all of you in Heaven again. |
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Dotty(Mullins)Legg
Tuesday June 19, 2012 at
10:46 PM
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Sorry to hear of your loss he was a wonderful person.
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jeannie bostic
Tuesday June 19, 2012 at
9:19 AM
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Thinking of all of you on this day. Your Dad was an wonderful man and a great Christian witness. He was always faithful to God and man. I know you will miss him terribly but you will see him again and be glad. Love to all of you
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Dawnita Redd
Tuesday June 19, 2012 at
1:59 AM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you, Richard and your family in this time of your Father and family member departing this life and transcienting to an eternal life. May we all have the knowledge of knowing Jesus as our Savior.
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Karen Thompson Wilmoth
Monday June 18, 2012 at
10:50 PM
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My prayers and condolences to the family of a dedicated man of God. Richard always had kind words and a soft smile. He visited my father in the nursing home and spent hours by my mother's side as she was dying. Childhood memories of Richard driving his tractor on Cyrus Creek to till gardens still bring a smile to my face.
Karen
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Steve Chapman
stevechapman1967@yahoo.com
Monday June 18, 2012 at
8:26 PM
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Having known Richard Black almost my entire life, I consider myself blessed. I can still see in my mind's eye, Richard and Geraldine in the pews of Cyrus Creek Baptist Church. My grandmother thought a lot of Richard. She along with Geraldine were there to greet him as he landed safely on the other shore.
So grateful for the Hope and witness found in the Resurrection. May you who knew him best remember him with a smile and live a life worthy of His Savior.
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Wendell L Mays
Monday June 18, 2012 at
11:08 AM
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I had to write something for Richard. I knew Richard when we attended Cyrus Creek Baptist, and through the years Richard was the most kindest, loving people we have ever known. The last service I was in with Richard was at Mudd River Baptist - he preached on night, and I sat with him that night and it was just like old times - the community will miss Richard - he was nothing short of being an awesome man that showed Gods love, and his warm heart showed that every where he went. I can only thank God that I knew Richard - as we will miss him down here - I know one day I'll see him again in heaven. I pray that God will be with the family as I am sure they will miss Richard very much.... what a wonderful, wonderful person. " love you so much - Wendell L Mays
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Valerie Mann
vmann731@suddenlink.net
Monday June 18, 2012 at
10:44 AM
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Connie and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
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ada macy (addie &marie black children)
adamacy1029@yahoo.com
Sunday June 17, 2012 at
3:39 PM
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WE WILL MISS RICHARD LEE HE WAS THERE WITH US A LOT
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Donna Black Falls
dgfalls@frontier.com
Sunday June 17, 2012 at
3:14 PM
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"uncle" Richard was one of the sweetest men I've ever known. He and my Dad, Harvie, Jr., loved each other since they were small children. All my time of growing up, When Rich would come to see Momaw and Popaw Black, us cousins would always get a hug and a God bless you. He was like my Dad, you never will forget him. He was one of a kind. You guys are in my prayers. God Bless you all.
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Vicki Rutherford
mosgodmother@yahoo.com
Sunday June 17, 2012 at
9:04 AM
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My Condolences to the Family at the Passing of our Dear Sweet Richard. Our Loss is Heaven's Gain. But I know that he is with our Lord & Savior and would not want to come back if he could. I will miss seeing Richard at the different services and Revivals that I would run into him at. Once you met this man of God; He never forgot you. RIP Richard. You were Loved in this Life and now you are in the arms of Our Father and Loved even more than you ever imagined.
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Connie
conniemarshallherd@yahoo.com
Saturday June 16, 2012 at
8:22 PM
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Dear Connie and family: I am so sorry on the death of Richard. He was such a wonderful man. He has been such a great friend of our family and was so good to mom when she was so sick. There will never be another Richard. He was one of a kind. He will truly be missed and was loved by so many. I know I loved him very much. You all are in my prayers. I love you.
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vickey lynn davis
Saturday June 16, 2012 at
2:54 PM
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TO ALL THE BLACK IAM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF RICHARD /STEVE MY BEST FRIEND IAM SO SORRY MY FRIEND /IF YOU NEED ANYTHING FEEL FREE TO CALL ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT OR JUST TO TALK /THE DAVIS FAMILY SENDS THEIR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO ALL ,
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