1936
2014
Black, Jerry Jerry Carol Black Sr., 77, of Debary died on Thursday, February 20, 2014. He was born December 6, 1936 in High Point, NC. He served his country for 34 years in his beloved United States Marine Corps. Jerry enlisted in 1954 as a Private and earned the rank of Colonel prior to retiring from the Marines in 1987. He served 26 months or two tours of duty in the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of the Amphibious Warfare School, Command and Staff College, the U. S. Army War College and Radford University. He has the unique distinction of having been the only Marine Corps Security Guard to protect sitting Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy during separate meetings with the Premier of the Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev. He had a long and distinguished military career. In the years following his military service, he was the Director of Facilities and Construction at three universities Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Arizona and Duke University. He earned his Doctor of Business Administration in 2002. During his military career and university employment he was the author of over twenty-five published articles and has presented at numerous nation-wide forums. He is survived by his loving wife Ingrid, his brother Danny Black of Conover, NC, two sons: Jerry Jr. of Woodbridge, VA and James (Kelley) of Farmville, NC, three grandchildren Kayla, Shawn and Connor. Last but not least his loving and faithful dog, Jake. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be sent to The Marine Corp Heritage Foundation at 3800 Fettler Park Drive, Suite 104, Dumfries, VA 22025. Other ways to give to the Foundation may be found at www.marineheritage.org. You may also donate to the VITAS Volusia Hospice via their web page at http://www.vitas.com/community/Donate.aspx Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 24 at 2:00 PM at Central Baptist Church in Sanford, Florida. For more information www.baldaufffuneralhome.com Semper Fidelis
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My dear cousins Jerry & James,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families as you once more mourn the loss of a parent. I can only imagine your pain. I have fond memories of Uncle Jerry, especially of the time he drove me from DC to Quantico. I know you will miss him.
With love, Terry
Terry Hammond
March 1, 2014
My wonderful cousins, I am so saddened by another loss you are suffering. I am grateful that your dad and granddad is no longer feeling the pain of this world and pray that you will find the peace he now has. Memories have overwhelmed me the last few days. There isn't much of the first 30 years of my life Uncle Jerry wasn't a part of. He was a good uncle and was loved! He will be missed. Love to all of you and to Ingrid.
Melanie Keirn
February 24, 2014
FMD and Duke University will always remember your legacy Jerry. You made a lasting impression on all of us and many improvements.
Lisa Bryant
February 24, 2014
It is the night before the memorial service and all night I have been thinking of Jerry's children and grand-
children. I am sorry that you have lost such of a wonderful father and grandfather. You were so lucky to have had Him in your life. All of you are part of a wonderful man and will always have a part of Him inside of you. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, especially tomorrow when you say goodbye. I love you very much.
Aunt Gail
Gail Novack
February 23, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I am in shock that this happened so soon after your Mother's death. Love all of you dearly, Fran Langstaff
Fran Langstaff
February 23, 2014
I have many great memories of playing golf with Jerry at Glen Abbey. He was an outstanding volunteer and was always available to help me with the business side or maintenance side. A true friend and great Marine!
Mike Wallaker
February 23, 2014
My heart goes out to all of you. I have so many memories of Uncle Jerry--he was a part of my childhood and helped me a lot when I first moved here to NC. Love you all so much! Jennifer
Jennifer Novack
February 22, 2014
We're thinking of all of you. So sorry. I have so many wonderful childhood memories. Love you all. Amy, Bobby & Daisy
Amy Jenkins
February 22, 2014
Jerry, Jimmy, Kelly and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Your dad was very special to me and I will always re-
remember the things He helped me with when your parents first got married.
February 22, 2014
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