James A. Black, 75, of Jacksonville died Friday, June 30, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born August 17, 1941, in Jacksonville, the son of Lloyd and Helen Smith Black. He married Carolyn Martin on July 14, 1984, in Jacksonville and she survives.

He also is survived by four children, Susan (Danny) Wood of South Jacksonville, Christopher Black of Orlando, Florida, Michelle Twitchell of Bartlett and Mark (Peg) Twitchell of Greenfield; five grandchildren, Tyler Harpole, Abby Harpole, Austin Duitsman, Lyndsey Twitchell and Garrett Twitchell; one great-granddaughter, Ragen Thompson; three sisters and one brother, Barbara (Robert) Lutz of Kimberling City, Missouri, Robert (Kay) Black of Jacksonville, Betty Peterson of Jacksonville and Joyce (Walt) Lehner of Sun City West, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Black established and co-owned Blackhawk Village with his family in 1961. In 1984, he and Carolyn became owner/operators of Jim and I Apartments, retiring in 2005. He was a member of First Christian Church and Jacksonville Elks Club. Jim loved to meticulously groom his yard, play cards, work hard, laugh and spend time with his dear friends and family. He was a man of faith and tried to live a life that reflected his beliefs.

A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2017, at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Diamond Grove Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017, at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church or Elks Youth Activities. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com.

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Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Jul. 4, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for James Black

20 Entries

Bill Cross

July 16, 2017

So sad to hear that

Becky & Dave Dimmick

July 11, 2017

Carolyn, So sorry to hear about Jim's passing...I just saw him recently. He was a special guy.

Mary

July 9, 2017

I am so sorry to hear this. He was one of my favorite people. he was a very people person. He always found the good in everything. God bless this family and prayers<3 you will be missed Jim

Bonny Clegg

July 7, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to his wife and family! In my years of knowing him he was such a wonderful asset to our community. He will be missed greatly.

Ryan Bartlett

July 6, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. I hope that God will help you all through this.

Joe & Becky Dewees

July 6, 2017

With sympathy to Jim's family and friends.

Junior Rivers

July 5, 2017

I worked for the Bob and Jim more than thirty years ago at the Blackhawk. Jim was always very kind back then, and remained so over the years when I seen him at the Country Club. Jim was an honorable man and will be missed.

Sandy Prunty

July 5, 2017

Sending my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.

Beth Travis

July 5, 2017

Michelle....I am so very sorry for you and your family's loss. I know the hole this leaves in one's heart. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you during this most difficult time.

Bob and Karen DeOrnellas

July 5, 2017

Carolyn and Family,We only knew Jim for a short time but felt a connection. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

JoAnn Chumley

July 5, 2017

You are in our thoughts and prayers,

JoAnn Chumley & The All Occasion's Staff

REG HAMILTON

July 5, 2017

SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS---REG HAMILTON

Connie Cross (Winter)

July 5, 2017

I rented an apartment from Jim and Carolyn for a few years in the early 90's. He was the best landlord. I only left when I bought my first house. I can still remember him saying "you rent an apartment, you buy a house". Prayers to Carolyn and family.

July 4, 2017

Carolyn and Family, So saddened to hear of Jim passing. You and the children have such wonderful memories to hold on too. You will all be in our prayers. Jimm and Sue Willard

Terry Harpole

July 4, 2017

I did not know Mr. Black, but, I noticed he had Harpole relatives, and I do some Harpole research.
We will keep all family in prayer.

Judith Fearneyhough

July 3, 2017

Carolyn I send my love and condolences! I was so sorry to read about Jim. Please know you are in our prayers.

Brenda Black

July 3, 2017

When my husband Mark Robert Black passed away from cancer 10 years ago, his uncle Jim was such a joy. He and Carolyn came to Minnesota for the funeral, made great friends with my son Connor...I have always held a special place in my heart for Uncle Jim. He shared with me that Mark and my wedding in our small country church was one of the best weddings he had ever
attended. I would have loved to have had more contact with this lovely man, but lots of miles in between, plus he had his own children/grandchildren to take up his time. Rest in peace...you will be missed

Joanna Burton

July 3, 2017

I am saddened to learn of Jim's passing. Sincere condolences to his wife, Carolyn, and to his entire family.
Sincerely, Joanna Norris Burton, (JHS '59)

Marilyn Lawless

July 3, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers go to Jim's family. May your memories of him give you comfort and peace. Our JHS Class of 1959 will all remember him.

Ron & Marilyn Lawless

Amber Howe

July 3, 2017

Mr. Black was my landlord at the Jim & I apartments in 1991. He was a very nice man and a very accommodating landlord. I was living there with two babies while my husband was in basic training and once he received his orders for us to move to Alaska, Mr. Black let me out of my lease and wished us well. He left a positive impression on me that I keep to this day. I am sorry to read of his passing and my sincere condolences go to his family and loved ones.

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