Obituary

Paul Leslie Black
(May 29, 1929 - April 24, 2012)

Paul Leslie Black, 82, of Hurricane went to be with the Lord and the love of his life, his wife Anna Louise on April 24, 2012. He was born May 29, 1929, in Milton, WV, to the late Elijah and Stella Cooper Black. Survivors include his sons, Paul M. Black (Lila) of Kenova, Gary Black (Sandra) of Scott Depot, John Black of Hurricane; and daughters, Mary Harper (Clifford) of Teays Valley and Anna Saxton (Herb) of Nitro; brothers, Jack Black (Jenny) of Barboursville, David Black (Patty) of Milton, Bill Black (Dorothy) of Milton; sisters, Okal Clagg of Milton, Barbara Carey (Larry) of Huntington, and Wanda Foster (Harvey) of Milton; a host of nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Malicy and Amanda Black of Hurricane, Ashley and Clayton (Aime) Harper of Hurricane; great grandchildren, Bronson and Leila Harper. He was preceded in death by brothers, James and Dorsey Black; sisters, Opal Stewart and Helen Hern. His children would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff of Putnam Care and Rehab Center, where he lived the last four years, for the loving care he received. The family would also like to express special appreciation to Dr. Rittinger and nurses, especially Angela Raines, R.N. at Teays Valley CAMC hospital. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. A service to honor Paul will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, with Hollis Walter, a dear family friend officiating. Burial will follow at Parthena Baptist Cemetery in Teays Valley. He loved the Lord and loved to sing about him. He loved to wheel and deal.