Paul R. Black, 78, of Macon, IL passed away at 7:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Macon, IL with visitation from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Friday at
the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon Cemetery with military graveside rites. Memorials may be given to Macon Presbyterian Church or FCRV. Messages of condolence may be directed to the family via email at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Mr. Black was born on November 25, 1931 in Macon, IL, the son of John Robert and Edna Ruth (Moma) Black. He was employed as a Typewriter Serviceman for Striglos Office Equipment in Decatur for 25 years, and was also a Truck Driver for 10 years, and a Farmer. He was a Life Member of the Macon Presbyterian Church, where he was Elder, Deacon, Trustee, and former Sunday School Superintendent. He was a member of Soy City Campers and was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1952-1954 during the Korean War. He married Joann Stratman on January 26, 1952.
He is survived by: his wife of Macon, IL; two sons, Paul Douglas Black and wife Connie of Moweaqua and Martin Richard Black and wife Ludene of Taylorville, IL; three daughters, Dawn Marie Book of Macon, IL, Meribeth Ruth Rogers and husband Buddy of Macon, IL and Janet Kay Ketchum and husband Mike of Springfield, IL; step mother, Gladys Black of Moweaqua, IL; one brother, Richard Moma Black and wife Marilyn of Decatur, IL; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Charles Black; one sister, Dorothy Jostes; and twin great grandsons.
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Latest Condolences
| Mary Lee Melhorn |
Thoughts and Prayers |
August 9, 2010 |
We are truly sorry for your loss. I knew Paul and Joann through my bestfriend, Christine Cripe. I attended some church youth services with her. Paul and Joann were very dedicated to all kids (which is apparent through the beautiful slideshow). I'm sure he touched many lives and will be missed greatly! May happy memories and faith knowing you will all be together again be of comfort to you.
Mary Lee and Gene
| Joyce Jansen |
Deepest Sympathy |
August 7, 2010 |
To Joann, Doug, Dawn, Marti, MaryBeth and Janet,
Paul had such a presence everywhere he went. I remember all of us playing in the yard at your house at Halloween. And had plenty of cookouts with you and Cullisons. He will be missed, but forever remembered.
| Kristin Wicker |
Uncle Paul |
August 7, 2010 |
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have so many wonderful memories of Uncle Paul. What a loving, caring person he was. How proud he was of all of his family members. What a GREAT man he was. Please take comfort in knowing he is in a Wonderful place now. I was truly blessed to be able to call him my UNCLE!!! I Love you ALL!!!!
| Leon and Cathy Otta |
Thinking of you |
August 6, 2010 |
To the Paul Black Family,
We would like to say how sorry we were to hear of the passing of Paul and to let you all know you are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
| Jim Cullison |
Our Sympathies |
August 6, 2010 |
Denise & I are sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I still remember some of our family get together's and all the games we played as kids. We will be out of town this weekend but will keep all of you in our prayers. May God Bless.
Jim & Denise
