William A. (Billy) Black of Raeford passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at St. Joseph of the Pines at the age of 79.
He was born August 18, 1938 in Hoke County to William Alex (Buddy) Black and Hazel Conoly Black Davis, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother Johnny Black and grandson Brian Neal Black.
He is survived by two sons, Michael Allen Black of Lake Tillery, and Roger Craig Black of Laurel Hill; a daughter, Cynthia (Cindy) Black Carpenter (Joe) of Laurinburg; a sister, Ann Black Erickson (Michael) of Maynardville, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Meagan Carpenter Dial (Champ), Joseph Carpenter, Craig Black, Tabitha Wyland, and Brandi Kittredge; 11 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford.
The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. in Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel.Burial will be in Sandy Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorials in Billy's honor may be made to Solutions for Animals, Inc. 2298 North Horace Walters Road Raeford, NC 28376.