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Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2023.

Charles Edward Black Jr. ("Chuck"), originally of East Liverpool, Ohio, passed away in the early hours of July 11th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 29th, 1953 to Charles Edward Black Sr. and Jane Elizabeth Black. After graduating from Parkersburg High School in 1971, Chuck received an Associate Degree from Parkersburg Community College in 1977, and a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Glenville State College in 1979.

Chuck served as a Director, President, and finally Chairman of the Parkersburg Area Jaycees between 1977 and 1981. Around this time, he also had the honor of serving as the Chairman of the Jerry Lewis Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy (1981) and the Chairman of the Special Olympics Summer Games in the Parkersburg area (1982).

He was the General Manager of Black's Total Landscaping, working closely with the city of Parkersburg to complete renovations of its downtown among other projects.

Chuck moved to Chicago as a Management Consultant and Executive for the George S. May Company. In his retirement Chuck learned to paint and enjoyed sharing his paintings with friends and other artists.

He is survived by his daughter Sarah, son Charles, wife Mary Beth, and sisters Mary Ingram, Nancy West, Sandy Rowan and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial will be held at North Parkersburg Baptist Church at 11 A.M. on July 29th . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS.org).

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July 24, 2023

Joan & Michael posted to the memorial.

July 22, 2023

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July 22, 2023

DOROTHY DALTON posted to the memorial.

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Joan & Michael

July 24, 2023

Our hearts are broken with the loss of this kind, generous, talented and funny human. We were blessed to call Chuck our friend for so many years and to share so many laughs and good times with him.

We send our love and prayers to Mary Beth, CJ, Sarah and all of Chuck's sisters. He loved all of you so much.

Chuck, rest easy cherished friend. Until we meet again.

Angie Gant

July 22, 2023

My deepest condolences for all his family and loved ones. May the Lord draw you close with His love, comfort and peace during this difficult time.

DOROTHY DALTON

July 22, 2023

Chuck not fair you left too soon. You were here so often to help me in times of struggles. If you were 1,000 miles away you always managed to make me smile, laugh and go on .

Jackie Williams Nicholson

July 14, 2023

This is sad. I missed most of your life Chuck. So sorry for your loss. He was a forever friend. Rest in peace Chuck.

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Katie & Phil Parsons

July 13, 2023

We send our deepest sympathy to all of the family. Rest in peace Chuck. We loved your paintings.

Rick Modesitt

July 13, 2023

Know Chuck for many years. Always a very nice guy to everyone. So sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Rick Modesitt

Nancy

July 13, 2023

Such a wonderful man. Loved his family and friends. Love you brother.

Gail Oberholtzer Sutton

July 13, 2023

Charles was my very first date. He took me to the Vienna Grade School Carnival, when we were in fifth grade. He will always be "Charles" to me.

My condolences to his family, and to all of his friends. He definitely made a difference in our lives, as he shared his wisdom, art, journeys, and photographs.

Rest in peace, Charles. You are now a new kind of shining star.

Ginny Roush McKinney-Jones

July 13, 2023

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I´ve known Chuck since we were children at Vienna Grade School. I was so happy to reconnect with him on FB and to own a bit of his artwork. What a kind and diversely talented man he was. My heart is with all who knew and loved Chuck.

Kathy Moore Grunspan

July 13, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Chuck in Parkersburg. He was very kind and thoughtful. I followed his art - he was very talented. He will be missed by many.

David Shockey

July 13, 2023

CONDOLENCES To Chucks family and friends. Prayers for them as well

Joe Combs

July 13, 2023

It's tough losing a childhood friend. School, Scouting, Sand lot sports and summer buzz cuts. Our moms were den mothers for den 3, pack 20. Chuck hosted my bachelor party and loaned me his muscle and his dump truck to help me move into my first home. Chuck was Prince. We lost touch over the years, but Facebook brought us together again. I am grateful for that. I really enjoyed seeing his postings and paintings. Like Chuck himself, they are joyful. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Until we meet again old friend.

Gerry Reilly

July 13, 2023

So sorry for loss. Marianne and Jerry Reilly.
Olympia, Wa.

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