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Alan Black Obituary
September 17, 1956 - January 22, 2024
Columbus, Georgia - Alan Scott Black, of Columbus Georgia, died on January 22, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1956 in Columbus, Georgia, and was the son of the late Clifford P Black, Sr and Catherine Friedwagner Black. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Susan Bailey Black; his sister, Renate M Black; and his brother, Kenneth Frank Black. He is survived by his brother Dr Clifford P Black, Jr (Diane Terwilliger Black) of Anniston, Alabama; sister E. Susan Binns (Dr Michael J Binns) of Marietta, Georgia; nephew Jason S Black of Irvine, California ; niece Stephanie Smith of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Katherine R Binns of Marietta, Georgia.
Alan graduated with honors from Columbus high school in 1974. He received a congressional appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point and graduated with honors in 1978. After graduation, he served as an infantry officer in Hawaii, and also as an exchange officer with the New Zealand army. He graduated from Airborne, Ranger, and Air Assault schools . He graduated from the University of Virginia Medical School in 1987. He did his internship and residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in anesthesiology, and served in the Army medical corps as a staff anesthesiologist for a few years at Dwight David Army Medical Center. After leaving the Army, he settled in Augusta, Georgia for many years in civilian practice. For the past several years, Alan has worked in North Carolina, Maine, West Virginia, and was working in Rome Georgia, when he died.
Alan enjoyed the outdoors, and was an avid hunter, and fisherman. While he was in Augusta, Georgia, he took a sabbatical from his practice to hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine.
Alan will be missed by those who loved him. Alan will be buried next to his beloved wife, Susan, in North Carolina during a private memorial service to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested you consider a donation to Paws Humane Society; 4900 Milgen Rd.; Columbus, GA, 31907, or to any charity of your choosing.
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Edna & Chris Shepherd
August 23, 2024
You are missed every day!
Tim Meakem
March 5, 2024
I am so sad to hear this, as Alan and I were friends and roommates in Medical School. Alan was an energetic colleague and was always ready for the next adventure. He will be missed.
Joe Grzeskiewicz, UVA SOM '87
February 7, 2024
So sorry to hear when any of our UVA SOM classmates dies; I didn't know Alan very well in med school, but what I do remember about him is his very kind presence, calm demeanor, and his greetings with a smile whenever I ran into him. He seemed to laugh a lot. We'll miss him.
Tim Reed
February 7, 2024
I have the privilege of knowing Alan in medical school. We challenged each other running in Roanoke on rotation (he was the faster more persistent one). Also had the experience -more than a little crazy of riding as a passenger while he was learning to fly small planes Out of Charlottesville , bottoming out at several small rural airfields-scary, but adventurous. He was generous with his time and friendship and an all-around lovely guy.
Sharon Delp
February 6, 2024
I had the honor to work with Alan in PA in 2015. An excellent physician and interesting fellow. Peace Out my friend `til we meet again.
Libby Higgs
February 6, 2024
Fondly remember Alan and his cheerful smile from our days together at UVA Medical School. Sincere condolences to his family.
Stephen Layfield
February 3, 2024
Al was and remains one of my most respected friends. He was my Ranger buddy in Ranger school and an incredible classmate to many. His natural humor was always motivational to me and his courageous approach to everything was something to be admired. I am a much better man for knowing and learning from Al. He was a genuine, authentic and caring person and leader. I will always remember him. Be Thou at Peace Al.
Chris
February 2, 2024
I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Black. Sorry to hear of his passing.
April Givens
February 2, 2024
I worked with Dr. Black in Rome, GA. He was a very interesting man to talk to. Conversations with him always left me thinking about different perspectives from my own. Patients liked him because he would take the time to sit and talk with them, not only about their anesthesia but about anything and everything they wanted to talk about. I liked talking to him about college football. Roll Tide Dr. Black and rest peacefully.
Randy Bass
January 31, 2024
I grew up with the Black family in Columbus. Clifford and I were friends during high school. Rest in peace Alan.
Randy
David Bass
January 31, 2024
Our family and the Black's go back over 50 years as our mom's were close and my brother Randy and myself knew all the family. In reading other memories, it is clear Alan made a tremendous impact on those he touched. Our family prays for the family and friends and share in your loss.
Marc Boin
January 30, 2024
Alan was a good guy. We were friends for the four years we were cadets, and peripherally kept up with each other as fellow Anesthesiologists. The world is a sadder place without him in it. Be thou at peace.
Bill Graves
January 30, 2024
Alan was a great cadet and West Point classmate, an even better doctor, and a man who loved the outdoors. Will be missed, but we'll meet up on the other side. "Grip hands!" Class of 1978
Steve Simmerer
January 30, 2024
I am deeply saddened to hear of Alan´s passing. I first met Alan in July of 1977 when I entered West Point. He was my First Detail Beast Squad Leader. As such, he taught me and our entire squad the West Point way of Duty, Honor, and Country. It was said that we would always remember our first Squad Leader and that has been the case for me. I´ve often thought of him throughout the years but, regrettably, never saw him after he graduated in 1978. To us young New Cadets of 4th Squad, 1st Platoon, 2nd Company, Alan was "Sir", our role model, our mentor, our disciplinarian, and basically the center of our lives for the first 4 weeks of our West Point experience. Nearly 47 years later I still recall our daily proclamation: "4th Squad Sir, Strong, Straight, and Sure". I will always remember Alan. May he rest in peace.
Steve Simmerer
George W. Stone
January 30, 2024
I knew Alan both as a cadet (we were in the same first 2 year company at West Point) and later I caught up with him in Augusta. I really liked Alan and wish we'd spent more time together...his personality and mine seemed to match. I loved his humor and the fact that he was always so pleasant. At ay event, what a loss to the world...I already miss him. May God be with Him in eternity.
Bill Fox
January 30, 2024
In loving memory of a smart and very accomplished Proud & Great Classmate. You will be missed.
Fannie
January 30, 2024
We are missing you so much, the best papi of the world !
Fannie, David, Bineta, Junior, Lilie et Awa
Stan Berceau
January 29, 2024
Alan was a classmate of mine at West Point. I´m saddened by his passing. My memories of him are of a kind, funny, and caring man. I was fortunate to call him my friend. A great guy who I´m sure will be missed.
Lawrence B. Place
January 29, 2024
So sorry to hear of Alan's passing. Quite a surprise. Excellent physician and person. Enjoyed him very much when we served together at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Rest in peace Alan.
Herman Bulls
January 29, 2024
A great soldier and citizen. It´s a pleasure to experience West Point plane year together. Alan was a dear friend to everyone...and very smart. He helped others.
Katherine Binns
January 29, 2024
You were a fascinating, unique person that lived interestingly. May you rest quietly. You were a great uncle
Jason
January 29, 2024
Alan,
You were always fun to be around and a great Uncle to me. I will miss you!
Love you,
Jason
Susan Binns
January 29, 2024
Remembering all the childhood shenanigans and missing the brother I knew and loved. Rest well.
Mary Slouchick Rose
January 29, 2024
Alan was my second brother. He will be missed, he is now in heaven with his other brother Gil. RIP my brothers. Love you both.
Georgette slouchick medlin
January 28, 2024
So sorry for your loss
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