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Curley Black Obituary
Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home, 2930 Colonial Drive, is in charge of the arrangements.
Deacon Black died March 22, 2008. Born in Lexington County, he was the son of Sylvania (Dreher) Black and the late Johnny Black Sr. A graduate of Lexington Rosenwald High School, he retired from CMC Steel Co. He was a member of Lexington Masonic Lodge #251 and a member of St. Paul Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Summers Black; seven children, Curley Jr. (Helen), Deno (Mary) and Mel Black, Wanda (Ricky) Milton, Wendy (Edward, Sr.) Davis, Carla Solone and Katrina B. Alverez; mother, Peggy S. Black; siblings, Rebecca Walker, Carolyn Zanders, Johnny, Phillip and Janet Black; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
for Curley Black
DAPHNE QUATTLEBAUM
April 10, 2008
I LOVE YOU'LL VERY MUCH & WILL KEEP EVERYONE IN MY PRAYERS.
Renee' Ishmael
March 28, 2008
To the Black Family-
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time in your life.
Renee' Davis Ishmael and family
Miami, Florida
Patricia Dennison
March 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Stay Bless!
Charles Alfonzo Younginer
March 27, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Shirley Smith & Family
March 27, 2008
Because He lives,
we can face tomorrow.
May loving memories of the one who meant so much to your family bring comfort to your heart and ease your sorrows. God Bless You!
Victory Temple AOH Church Family
March 27, 2008
To the Black Family, Our deepest sympathy during this time of bereavement . May God be with you .
Bernice Gibson
March 27, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Michelle Davis
March 27, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julius@Annie S. Richardson
March 27, 2008
Our condolences and prayers goes out to The Black Family during this difficult time. May God strength your heart.
Veronica @ Satoria Richardson
March 27, 2008
My heartfelt prayers and sympathy goes out to the Black Family.Look to the hills were our help comes from.God will truly comfort you in this time of need.
April Gardner McGuire
March 27, 2008
To the black Family,
There is no words that can ease all of the pain that you may feel right now.
Be not dismay for God will take care of all of you.
scott johnson
March 27, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Curley at the steelmill for a couple of years. He was certainly one of the people that I'll remember for the rest of my life, as he introduced me to a "honeybun sandwich". Godspeed my friend.
Betty Draft
March 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayer are with your family during your time of loss
Marilyn Jeffcoat
March 27, 2008
To the Black Family, You have my deepest sympathy. may God be with you during this time of bareavement .
Marilyn Jeffcoat and Family
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