Richard Allen Black, age 78, of Simpsonville, SC, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Richard was born April 4, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Bernard Frank and Edna Elizabeth (Hughes) Black. He lived in Toledo for 60 years where he owned and operated an automotive sales company until his retirement in 1990.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 57 years, Dolores “Bobbie” (Teopas) Black and his five children: Three daughters and their husbands: Morton and Pam Hale of Greenville, SC, Bill and Kim Parker of Camden, MI, Tommy and Paula Blackmon of Greer, SC, as well as daughter, Tracey Hill of Simpsonville, SC and a son, Scott Black of San Diego, CA. Also surviving are his 13 beloved grandchildren: Ashley Hale Coppins, Amber Hale Antel, Brandon Hill, Jordan Hill, Allyson Hale, Sara Blackmon, Caroline Blackmon, Billy Parker, Katie Parker, Jackie Parker, Richard Black, Tori Black, Baron Black and 3 great grandchildren: Haley Brooke Coppins, Merrick Antel and Maelynn Antel all of whom he absolutely adored. He is also survived by three siblings: Colleen Pickering of Toledo, OH, Bernard Black of Sylvania, OH and Robert Black of Atlanta, GA. along with many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Mr. Black served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a former member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was also an active member of The American Legion, Veteran’s of Foreign Wars, and the Masonic Rubicon Lodge. He loved the Lord and was a member of Southside Fellowship Church in Greenville, SC, serving as a deacon and member of the church’s welcoming and hospitality team. His infectious laugh and charismatic personality touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be greatly missed.

Services will be held at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712, North Main Street in Sylvania, OH (419-882-2033). Visitation on Monday, December 17, 2008 from 6pm-9pm and the funeral will be on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 1pm. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park. Donations can be made to InterVarsity Christian Fellowship supporting staff member Allyson Hale

PO Box 7895, Madison, WI 53707-7895 OR to Midwest Medical Missions c/o Luann Blausey 141 Toussaint, Oak Harbor, OH 43449

A memorial service will be held in Greenville, SC at Southside Fellowship Church, 3161 South Highway 14, Greenville, SC 29615 (864-234-7033) on Friday, December 28, 2007 at 1:00pm