of Jonesboro, AR
July 2, 1939 - March 29, 2025
William Edward Black, 85, of Jonesboro, AR passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on July 2, 1939 in Pocahontas, AR to Harmond J. and Edith M. (Williams) Black. William was a Master Sergeant in the United States Army, serving more than 20 years active duty during the Vietnam War before retiring with honors. During his service, it is said that he could fix anything, from an old car to the complex machinery of a military helicopter. After the military, he worked as an aviation mechanic at the Jonesboro Airport before settling in at Sears, where he retired. As a civilian, he was an avid outdoorsman. On any given day, he could be found hunting for arrowheads, digging for quartz and gemstones, hiking, gardening or bird watching. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Joyce; his parents; brothers, Robert, Ernest, Carl and an infant brother and sister, Louise.
Left to cherish the memory of William are his children: son, Patrick (Tara) Black and daughter, Cheryl (Jamie) Danley; grandchildren, Madeline (Seth) Kaylor, Jimmy (Kate) Danley, Heather Coble, Victoria (Bryson) Childs, Emily (Tristen) Luis and Megan Coble; great grandchildren, Haven, Lili, Lucy, Grayson, Hudson, Avery, Maya, Hunter and Judah and many friends, family, neighbors and loved ones.
A memorial service will be held at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home (1900 W. Washington Ave. Jonesboro, AR 72401) on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2pm with Sonny Childs officiating.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in William's memory to Dierkson Hospice (2504 Alexander Drive Jonesboro, AR 72401) as they took such good care of William and his family.
Arrangements are under the care of Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home.
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Jay Manley
Thursday, April 3, 2025
I am so sorry for ya'lls loss. He was one of the best guy you will ever find.
I had the pleasure of calling him one of the Best Friend I ever have had.
He will be deeply missed . We talked all the time about crystal digging and all the times that he would come to Mount Ida and I would take him around to dig at all of the mines.we always had the best time's.
Me and all of my family will greatly miss him. Until we meet again.
Fly high Bill Black.
We love and will miss you deeply.
(((( goodbye my Ole crystal buddy.)))))
Lowell and Karen Thompson
Monday, March 31, 2025
Our hearts are saddened and deeply saddened at the loss of our friend and even more saddened for the loss of your precious dad -grandfather and great grandfather.
Paulette Walter Kempton
Monday, March 31, 2025
So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you at this time.