Gordon L. Black was born to Clyde and Louise Yates Black July 6, 1919 in Pecos, TX. and began his eternal life June 19. Dr. Black grew up in El Paso, TX, was an Eagle Scout, graduating from Austin High School, Texas College of Mines and Metallurgy (now UTEP) in 1940. He graduated with honors from University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston in 1943. He did his internship at Philadelphia General Hospital and Radiology residency at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY. He served in the Navy for 2 years including a year in the Pacific during WWII. He was honorably discharged. Dr. Black practiced medicine, was a Fellow of American Board of Radiology and American Board of Nuclear Medicine. His service included private practice with the original "Rainbow Clinic": Mason, Hart, Boverie, Black, Clayton, Green and White, Chief of Radiology at Hotel Dieu Hospital and Providence Memorial Hospital and was Medical Director of El Paso Cancer Treatment Center. He was a Board member and later life Honorary Lifetime Board Member of the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation and served eight years on the Texas Radiation Advisory Board. Dr. Black was President of the El Paso County Medical Society, founding Editor of the El Paso Physician Magazine, and President of the Texas Radiological Society. His community activities included being of Board member of the El Paso Independent School District, Outstanding Ex-student from Austin High School and Outstanding Ex-student from UTEP, and the ST Turner Physician of the Year (chosen by the physicians of El Paso). In 1945, Gordon married his wonderful life mate, Dorothy Marie Carter (Dottie). Their children brought them great pleasure: Diana Black who resides in Roanoke, VA, John (Debby) Black of George West, TX, and Linda Black of El Paso. Their grandchildren Shauna (Walter) Bryant of Roanoke, VA, Travis Hotop of Front Royal, VA, Jody (Peter) Churchman of Austin, TX, Paul Black of San Marcos, TX, Randall Black of Austin, TX, Alanna (Raif) Smith of Houston, TX. Great-grandchildren are Cienna, Kalysta, and Bralon Bryant, Emily and Tyler Churchman. His nephew Dr. Richard C. (Beth) Black reside in El Paso, his niece Betsy (David) Johnson reside in Houston, TX, a cousin Marilyn (Dr. John) Tull Chalmers of Abilene and numerous other relatives of a large loving family. His AFS Swedish daughter "Rika" (Mathias) Mossberg are in Stockholm. He was predeceased by his brother Dr. Wallace H. Black and his son Daniel Curtis. Dr. Black was a life-long Presbyterian, serving with Dottie as Elder, Sunday School teacher, and choir member. Deep appreciation to Dr. Esteban Quirarte and the Radiology Department at the VA, Drs. Tom Hoffer and Victor Cruz. Special thanks to Kindred Hospice, Lily Medina and Marcia Kovar. We also want to acknowledge the tender, loving care provided by his team of caregivers, Sherry Mendez, Mary Bonilla and Dora Martinez. A celebration of his life will be held, Saturday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1340 Murchison. Private graveside services were held at Restlawn Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1340 Murchison, 79902; Rio Grande Cancer Foundation, Transportation Fund, 616 N. Virginia, Suite D, 79902; or a charity of your choice.

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Published by El Paso Times from Jul. 1 to Jul. 9, 2017.

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Lydia Ortiz

March 29, 2018

I am so sad to find out Mr. Gordon Black is now forever in eterna life. He was a wonderful and caring man, who treated me in my teenage years in the late 80's. I will forever miss him. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.

James Chan

August 24, 2017

Dr. Black was a wonderful, gentle man. He was an excellent radiologist. I used to work with him as colleagues. And Linda, please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lloyd Krapin

July 6, 2017

It's difficult to realize that Dr. Black, a legendary figure in the history of Medicine in El Paso, and certainly deserving of the identifier ICON, has gone to eternity. Reading his obituary a few days ago, I had the feeling that he had written it himself or was the ghostwriter. His accomplishments, which individually and collectively were magnificent, are listed in the matter of fact style that was his trademark. As his Medical Colleague, although in a different Specialty, I saw his work ethic time after time. He realized that his role was to read the images, and he mastered all of the new technologies, in a meticulous manner and to verbally contact the referring provider to go over the findings, differential diagnoses, further radiology studies, etc. I can remember getting such calls even a month after the fact if the original communication could not be received due to a variety of obstacles. My final thought is that in his case, the surname BLACK was certainly fitting. Life certainly has its complexities, but watching Dr. Black you got the impression that he had a keen sense of simplifying things, black vs. white when one remembers X Rays prior to CD copies, and right vs. wrong in the biggest game of all, LIFE. Let's remember him by doing a little better every day that we walk on earth. Lloyd Krapin, M.D.

Sharon Boverie Valdes

July 5, 2017

What a wonderful man and doctor! My prayers are with you all.

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