George Leroy Black

George Leroy Black, age 69, of Cleveland passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2014, just after celebrating his 69th birthday. Leroy was born in Cleveland to the late Isaac and Ramie Turner Black on Jan. 10, 1946. Leroy was raised in Cleveland and in 1966, he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. While in Germany, he met and married in 1969 Hannelore Piontek. After returning home from Germany, he went to work in Gainesville at the Cadillac dealership. He later went to work at the GM plant in Doraville and learned how to build transmissions; he loved cars, especially GM models. In 1987, Leroy opened his shop, he loved the work and the customers he had. He was a member of VFW Roy Head Post 16, and Yonah Masonic Lodge, where he was a member for over 25 years.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents; as well as his brother, John Black; and brother-in-law, Curley Kuehcler. He is survived by his wife, Hannelore Black; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Jennifer Black, and Marc and Tina Black; sister, Mary Kuechler; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Pat Black and the Rev. Charles and Diane Black; sister-in-law, Linda Standridge Black; grandchildren, James and Nevaih Black; as well as many other family members both here and in Germany.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Charles Black and the Rev. Paul Flynn officiating. Leroy loved his hometown of Cleveland, the people he grew up with and those he met along the way. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Those wishing to share a memory or leave a message can do so by going to www.alexander-funeral.com.

Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland is in charge of arrangements. 706-865-1500.