Everett Matthew Black, age 2 1/2 years old, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
He was born in Augusta, Georgia, son of Dr,. Robyn Wirsing Black and Matthew Black, Swoyersville and had attended Little Tykes Day Care, Swoyersville. He loved Elmo, balloons, Christmas balls and swimming. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Donald Black and Linda Johnston.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are: maternal grandparents, Dr. Kim and Dr. Charles Wirsing, Augusta, Georgia; step-mother, Diane Black, Ottumwa, Iowa; aunts and uncles, Mick and Jackie Hernandez, Augusta, Georgia; Dr. Deborah Wirsing, Eugene, Oregon; Dr. Michael and Karen Black, Omaha, Nebraska; cousins, Christopher and Caroline Hernandez, Augusta, Georgia; Brandon and Morgan Black, Omaha, Nebraska and great-aunt, Wan Soo Kim, Augusta, Georgia.
Funeral will be held Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 3 p.m. from the First Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia with interment in Westover Memorial, Augusta. Friends may call at the Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Home, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, Georgia on Friday, March 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Local viewing will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home, Inc., a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 451 North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. The family requests that flowers be omitted and that memorial donations in Everett's name be made to: Operation Smile, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or to Make-a-Wish Foundation to benefit other children.
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My prayers are with may God comfort your hearts through this tragic loss
Amy Brooks
March 8, 2013
Remembering you and Everett in our minds and in our hearts.
Betty & Al
March 1, 2013
Robyn,
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son. My thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Love always, Kelly
Kelly Healy
February 28, 2013
Matthew & Robyn - Many condolences to both of you, as well as the grandparents of such a darling little boy.
Don & LaDonna Harper
February 28, 2013
Matt and Robyn our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.
Shawn, Martha, Kaleb and Jasmin Atkinson
February 28, 2013
Matt and Robyn our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Shawn and Martha Atkinson
February 28, 2013
Prayers are with you..
February 27, 2013
Dr. Wirsing and family,
May He who watches over us all comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Betty Adam (Dr. Kelly Healy's Mom; Ocala, FL.)
Betty Adam
February 27, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss...will be praying for the family.Becky Clamp
February 27, 2013
Dr Wirsing,my heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time. I will be praying you find peace.
Cindy Perkins
February 26, 2013
Dr. Wirsing
My heart goes out to you and your family. Many thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Perkins
February 26, 2013
Dr.wiring i am thinking of you and your family will keep you in my prayers.
sharon ashley
February 26, 2013
My heart is with you at this so very sad time.praying for you to heal and may the pain go away...but your heart feel with joy of remebrence of Everett smiling face ...
katherine newsome
February 26, 2013
Praying for Dr Wirsing and family. I know how much she loved their Everette
Stacey Howell
February 26, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to you Matt and Robyin and your family. Prayers and Love from Omaha. Cory, Tiffany and Starla Lesley
Cory Lesley
February 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you,I am a grandma of 2 yr old
February 26, 2013
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