Phillip Wesley Black

Nacogdoches ‹ Memorial Service for Phillip Wesley Black, 62, of Nacogdoches will be Wednesday, November 10th at 1:00 P.M. in the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Pridmore officiating. Burial of cremains will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery. Mr. Black passed away Saturday, November 6th in Nacogdoches. He was born October 4, 1948 in Poteau, Oklahoma to Clyde Wesley & Alice Elizabeth Phillips Black. He resided throughout his life in Alto, Deer Park, Lufkin & Nacogdoches. He joined the Marine Corps at the age of 20 and served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam, achieving the rank of Sergeant. He attended Stephen F. Austin State University and was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He worked as a pipe line inspector for Wilcrest Field Services and El Paso Gas where he was able to travel the world. He enjoyed sailing, carpentry and the outdoors. He loved his family and friends and although he did not have children of his own, was known as "Uncle Phil" to the children of his friends and relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors Include: Wife: Amy Hileman Black ‹ Nacogdoches, Texas; Sister: Sarah Southern ‹ Longview, Texas; Niece: Sally Herring ‹ Kilgore, Texas; Nephew: Matthew Southern & wife Debbie ‹ Hallsville, Texas; Mother-in-law: Laura Hileman ‹ Lufkin, Texas; Numerous other relatives & friends. Family will have visitors from 12:00 P.M. until service at the funeral home in Alto. Family request that donations be made to the Charity of your choice.