Boyd Eugene Black

Boyd Eugene Black obituary, Jacksonville, AR

Boyd Eugene Black

Boyd Black Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Boyd Eugene Black, age 61, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on August 24, 2025. He was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas on March 30, 1964 to Earnest Eugene Black and Helen J. Wells-Black.
Boyd is preceded in death by his father, his sister Becky Wells, and his wife Ruth Black.
He is survived by his mother Helen J. Stroud (Raymond); three sons William Black (Whitney), Michael Black (Amber), and Thomas Black; four grandchildren Jarett Black, Jase Black, Dakota Black, and Hayden Black; his former wife Michele Graves Black; along with a host of extended family and friends.
Boyd enjoyed dirt track racing, fishing, and working on cars. He was very close with friends and family, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

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