Richard Ashley Black, Sr., age 67, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at his home. His ten year battle with Multiple System Atrophy is over. The victory is won.

Mr. Black was born in Clemson, a son of the late John B. "Jake" and Fannie Mae Ashley Black. He was a graduate of Clemson University, Class of 1971 where he was a proud member of the Kappa Alpha (KA) Fraternity. Mr. Black served in the US Army Reserves during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged as Captain. He was Past President of the Myrtle Beach High School Booster Club, Past President of the Grand Strand Sertoma Club, and Past Director of the Loris Omar Shriners. Mr. Black was a member of the Loris Masonic Lodge #205 AFM and was an Insurance Broker for over 35 years. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his father-in-law, Boyd W. Sanders, Sr.; and brother-in-law, Boyd W. "Buddy" Sanders, Jr.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Mary Jo Sanders Black; two sons, John Boyd Black and his wife, Holly, and Richard Ashley Black II and his wife, Nichole; five grandchildren, Britton Kayla Black, Jacob Walker Black, Caitlyn Ashley Black, Bailey Nichole Black, and Carter Austin Black; one sister, Florence "Flossie" Delle Bonner (Frank) of Shelby, NC; mother-in-law, Mary A. Sanders of Chester, SC; sister-in-law, Betty Dove Sanders of Chester, SC; three nieces, Kelly Sanders Yelvington (John) of Chester, SC, Alison Bonner Dalton (Kevin) of Charlotte, NC, and Florence Bonner Crawford (Brent) of Fort Myers, FL; and one nephew, Bryan Wayne Sanders of Chester, SC.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2017, at Loris First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2017, at Loris First Baptist Church with Dr. Louis Venable officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Hill Cemetery with Military Honors and Masonic Rites.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Chuck Mills and to Heartland Hospice for their excellent care.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or Loris First Baptist Church, 3117 Main Street, Loris, SC 29569.

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Published by The Herald on Jan. 5, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Black

9 Entries

Debby Bosdell Hegler

January 12, 2017

Mary Jo, so sorry to read this news. May the memories you have strengthen you in the days come.

Nancy Moore Shelley

January 6, 2017

Mary Jo, John, Richard and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. May God be with your family during this time and may the wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort. My prayers for all of you.

Tom Davis

January 6, 2017

Richard was a great friend and 'early' real estate partner ('76-'77) ... we had SO MUCH fun riding in the woods with partners Dino Thompson, David Stradinger and Rod Propps as the 'developers' (say WHAT?!!!) of 'The Forest at Briarcliffe' - we were the THEN 'under 30' (Richard & me) "gonna make a bizillion-dollar" boys.
Heck, Richard had Mary Jo ... so he was already rich.
I'll be a Gamecock 'til the day I go, too - but Clemson friends like Richard and Bart Buie have always reminded me that GREAT ones can come from anywhere.
Here's to you, Richard. In your honor - for the 1st time in my life I'm gonna do something I said I would NEVER DO - on Monday night I WILL be pulling for Clemson.
You were a bright light for so many of us who were just piddling around in the dark.
A regular starburst with a laugh that lit up the room. What a beautiful family you managed to co-author. Fella', your heart was as big as a watermelon ... 'ya done good.

January 6, 2017

When the milestone is complete the journey ends swiftly.Our deepest sympathy'Doris C.Johnson and Family

Robin & Paul Krig

January 5, 2017

Mary Jo, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Last week, Robin & I were looking at some great pictures of you & Zemi at the KA reunion we had in Myrtle Beach in 1990.

Judy M. Allen

January 5, 2017

Mary Jo and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Bart Buie, CPA and Staff

Greg Forrest

January 5, 2017

Mary Jo, I was saddened to learn of Richard's passing. Even though I haven't seen him in many years my memory still sees his big smile and energy.
May God give you strength during this difficult time and help speed your healing.

Myra Starnes

January 5, 2017

So very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Not only was he my insurance broker ,but also a freind. What a great lose for your family and this community . May god be with you in these hard times.

Eileen White

January 4, 2017

My heartfelt condolences are with the family at this difficult time. May the words of God speak healing and strength in your hearts. Look to the hills from whence cometh our help; all of our help comes from the Lord. God bless you all.

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