Sheldon R. "Blackie" Black Obituary (1943 - 2010)

Sheldon R. "Blackie" Black, 66, of rural Tower Hill died Friday, April 16, 2010 in his residence. He was born September 12, 1943 in Effingham, IL, the son of Cecil O. Frieda Julius Black. A graduate of Assumption High School, he lived in Assumption and Tower Hill areas his lifetime. He was a wonderful father and husband and his family was very important to him. He enjoyed camping, canoeing, collecting knives and spending time with family and friends. He was a cement mason by trade later becoming construction superintendent. He had worked for Caldwell Engineering in Jacksonville and McCarthy Bros. Construction, St. Louis. He was a CAD operator. Sheldon was a member of Pana Lodge #226 AFAM; and past member of Shelbyville Moose Club. He married Gennell C. Sims on December 23, 1961 in Pana. Sheldon is survived by his wife: Gennell C. Black, Tower Hill, IL; son: Bradley Wayne Black wife Sandy, Pana, IL; mother: Frieda Simmons, Moweaqua, IL; grandchildren: Abby Chelsea Cunningham; brothers sisters: Sandi Wicker, Ragley, LA; Wayne Black, Tower Hill; Judi King, Monticello, IL;Jerry Black, Hudson, FL; Jim Black, Hudson, FL; Sheri Durbin, Palm Coast, FL; Debbi Streeval, Boody, IL and by several nieces nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and by a son Ricky Lee Black on June 18, 1980. Funeral Information Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until time of service in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home. Services will be Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m. with Masonic Rites by Pana Lodge #226 followed by a funeral service with Rev. Dale Sims officiating. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.