Raymond A. Black
July 8, 1925 - January 12, 2017 Raymond Armistead "Pete" Black, 91, passed away peacefully at his Middletown
home on Thursday, January 12th. In his final days he was surrounded in love by
his family. He spent the last 63 years with his beautiful wife, Ella Mae
(McQueen). He is survived by his children, Jeff Black and his wife Lora of
Vonore, Tennessee and Pam Black and her partner, Chris Minke of Germantown. He
adored his many grandchildren and great grandchildren; Julie Rohs with her
husband, Curtis and children, Logan, Lauren, Tyler and Jaiden, Angie Eby with
her husband, Andy and children, Sarah, Emily, Zachary and Bailey, Jill Cusick
with her husband, Mike and son, Micah, Amy Jessee with her husband, Chris and
children, Addison, Alden, Alex and Asher, Laura Swope with her husband, Andy and
son, Avery, Tommy Hancock with his wife, Sarah and children, Austin, Virginia
and Sadie, Matt Black with his wife, Somer and children, Adalae, John and Leia,
and Jade Garren. Pete was a veteran of the US Navy having served in World War
II. He was also a member of the All American Choir. He was a brave and loyal
serviceman, a loving and devoted husband, strong and supportive father, and the
most Christ-like and doting grandfather to walk the earth. Pete loved the
outdoors and working with his hands. He spent morning till night in his garden,
landscaping his lawn, fishing, walking the woods, building his dream home, and
serving others. But Pete would say that he never worked a day in his life
because he always enjoyed it. He and Ella Mae would often call all of this hard
work "playing." But above all of that were God and his family. Every time you
walked through his door you could count on a "Howdy Do" and a smile that would
light up the darkest of rooms. He was always well-kept with perfectly groomed
hair and he had a scent that stayed behind after his warm hugs. He was a very
passionate singer and loved jazz and big band music, often performing in local
dinner clubs where he was surrounded by the best of friends. He could also
always be found serenading his bride. She was never surprised when he knew the
name of every song he heard. Pete calmed the cries of all of his babies with a
rocking chair and a song, but at the sight of watery eyes on those listening, he
was quick to give a "that's enough now". Pete was and always will be adored and
admired by anyone whose life he touched. His grandchildren know he will be
waiting for them to tell them he loves them "a bushel and a peck and a hug
around the neck" and Ella Mae can look forward to the day that she will hold his
hand as he sings "when your old wedding ring was new, and each dream that I
dreamed came true, I remember with pride how we stood side by side, what a
beautiful picture you made as my bride." Side by side they have always been and
will be once again. Services for family will be held Monday at Ivey Funeral Home
at Rose Hill Burial Park in Hamilton. We would like to send special thanks to
the Dayton VA Medical Center and to Hospice of Miami Valley. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made there. Bio courtesy of user #46842818 Neil.
July 8, 1925 - January 12, 2017 Raymond Armistead "Pete" Black, 91, passed away peacefully at his Middletown
home on Thursday, January 12th. In his final days he was surrounded in love by
his family. He spent the last 63 years with his beautiful wife, Ella Mae
(McQueen). He is survived by his children, Jeff Black and his wife Lora of
Vonore, Tennessee and Pam Black and her partner, Chris Minke of Germantown. He
adored his many grandchildren and great grandchildren; Julie Rohs with her
husband, Curtis and children, Logan, Lauren, Tyler and Jaiden, Angie Eby with
her husband, Andy and children, Sarah, Emily, Zachary and Bailey, Jill Cusick
with her husband, Mike and son, Micah, Amy Jessee with her husband, Chris and
children, Addison, Alden, Alex and Asher, Laura Swope with her husband, Andy and
son, Avery, Tommy Hancock with his wife, Sarah and children, Austin, Virginia
and Sadie, Matt Black with his wife, Somer and children, Adalae, John and Leia,
and Jade Garren. Pete was a veteran of the US Navy having served in World War
II. He was also a member of the All American Choir. He was a brave and loyal
serviceman, a loving and devoted husband, strong and supportive father, and the
most Christ-like and doting grandfather to walk the earth. Pete loved the
outdoors and working with his hands. He spent morning till night in his garden,
landscaping his lawn, fishing, walking the woods, building his dream home, and
serving others. But Pete would say that he never worked a day in his life
because he always enjoyed it. He and Ella Mae would often call all of this hard
work "playing." But above all of that were God and his family. Every time you
walked through his door you could count on a "Howdy Do" and a smile that would
light up the darkest of rooms. He was always well-kept with perfectly groomed
hair and he had a scent that stayed behind after his warm hugs. He was a very
passionate singer and loved jazz and big band music, often performing in local
dinner clubs where he was surrounded by the best of friends. He could also
always be found serenading his bride. She was never surprised when he knew the
name of every song he heard. Pete calmed the cries of all of his babies with a
rocking chair and a song, but at the sight of watery eyes on those listening, he
was quick to give a "that's enough now". Pete was and always will be adored and
admired by anyone whose life he touched. His grandchildren know he will be
waiting for them to tell them he loves them "a bushel and a peck and a hug
around the neck" and Ella Mae can look forward to the day that she will hold his
hand as he sings "when your old wedding ring was new, and each dream that I
dreamed came true, I remember with pride how we stood side by side, what a
beautiful picture you made as my bride." Side by side they have always been and
will be once again. Services for family will be held Monday at Ivey Funeral Home
at Rose Hill Burial Park in Hamilton. We would like to send special thanks to
the Dayton VA Medical Center and to Hospice of Miami Valley. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made there. Bio courtesy of user #46842818 Neil.
Raymond A. Black
July 8, 1925 - January 12, 2017 Raymond Armistead "Pete" Black, 91, passed away peacefully at his Middletown
home on Thursday, January 12th. In his final days he was surrounded in love by
his family. He spent the last 63 years with his beautiful wife, Ella Mae
(McQueen). He is survived by his children, Jeff Black and his wife Lora of
Vonore, Tennessee and Pam Black and her partner, Chris Minke of Germantown. He
adored his many grandchildren and great grandchildren; Julie Rohs with her
husband, Curtis and children, Logan, Lauren, Tyler and Jaiden, Angie Eby with
her husband, Andy and children, Sarah, Emily, Zachary and Bailey, Jill Cusick
with her husband, Mike and son, Micah, Amy Jessee with her husband, Chris and
children, Addison, Alden, Alex and Asher, Laura Swope with her husband, Andy and
son, Avery, Tommy Hancock with his wife, Sarah and children, Austin, Virginia
and Sadie, Matt Black with his wife, Somer and children, Adalae, John and Leia,
and Jade Garren. Pete was a veteran of the US Navy having served in World War
II. He was also a member of the All American Choir. He was a brave and loyal
serviceman, a loving and devoted husband, strong and supportive father, and the
most Christ-like and doting grandfather to walk the earth. Pete loved the
outdoors and working with his hands. He spent morning till night in his garden,
landscaping his lawn, fishing, walking the woods, building his dream home, and
serving others. But Pete would say that he never worked a day in his life
because he always enjoyed it. He and Ella Mae would often call all of this hard
work "playing." But above all of that were God and his family. Every time you
walked through his door you could count on a "Howdy Do" and a smile that would
light up the darkest of rooms. He was always well-kept with perfectly groomed
hair and he had a scent that stayed behind after his warm hugs. He was a very
passionate singer and loved jazz and big band music, often performing in local
dinner clubs where he was surrounded by the best of friends. He could also
always be found serenading his bride. She was never surprised when he knew the
name of every song he heard. Pete calmed the cries of all of his babies with a
rocking chair and a song, but at the sight of watery eyes on those listening, he
was quick to give a "that's enough now". Pete was and always will be adored and
admired by anyone whose life he touched. His grandchildren know he will be
waiting for them to tell them he loves them "a bushel and a peck and a hug
around the neck" and Ella Mae can look forward to the day that she will hold his
hand as he sings "when your old wedding ring was new, and each dream that I
dreamed came true, I remember with pride how we stood side by side, what a
beautiful picture you made as my bride." Side by side they have always been and
will be once again. Services for family will be held Monday at Ivey Funeral Home
at Rose Hill Burial Park in Hamilton. We would like to send special thanks to
the Dayton VA Medical Center and to Hospice of Miami Valley. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made there. Bio courtesy of user #46842818 Neil.
July 8, 1925 - January 12, 2017 Raymond Armistead "Pete" Black, 91, passed away peacefully at his Middletown
home on Thursday, January 12th. In his final days he was surrounded in love by
his family. He spent the last 63 years with his beautiful wife, Ella Mae
(McQueen). He is survived by his children, Jeff Black and his wife Lora of
Vonore, Tennessee and Pam Black and her partner, Chris Minke of Germantown. He
adored his many grandchildren and great grandchildren; Julie Rohs with her
husband, Curtis and children, Logan, Lauren, Tyler and Jaiden, Angie Eby with
her husband, Andy and children, Sarah, Emily, Zachary and Bailey, Jill Cusick
with her husband, Mike and son, Micah, Amy Jessee with her husband, Chris and
children, Addison, Alden, Alex and Asher, Laura Swope with her husband, Andy and
son, Avery, Tommy Hancock with his wife, Sarah and children, Austin, Virginia
and Sadie, Matt Black with his wife, Somer and children, Adalae, John and Leia,
and Jade Garren. Pete was a veteran of the US Navy having served in World War
II. He was also a member of the All American Choir. He was a brave and loyal
serviceman, a loving and devoted husband, strong and supportive father, and the
most Christ-like and doting grandfather to walk the earth. Pete loved the
outdoors and working with his hands. He spent morning till night in his garden,
landscaping his lawn, fishing, walking the woods, building his dream home, and
serving others. But Pete would say that he never worked a day in his life
because he always enjoyed it. He and Ella Mae would often call all of this hard
work "playing." But above all of that were God and his family. Every time you
walked through his door you could count on a "Howdy Do" and a smile that would
light up the darkest of rooms. He was always well-kept with perfectly groomed
hair and he had a scent that stayed behind after his warm hugs. He was a very
passionate singer and loved jazz and big band music, often performing in local
dinner clubs where he was surrounded by the best of friends. He could also
always be found serenading his bride. She was never surprised when he knew the
name of every song he heard. Pete calmed the cries of all of his babies with a
rocking chair and a song, but at the sight of watery eyes on those listening, he
was quick to give a "that's enough now". Pete was and always will be adored and
admired by anyone whose life he touched. His grandchildren know he will be
waiting for them to tell them he loves them "a bushel and a peck and a hug
around the neck" and Ella Mae can look forward to the day that she will hold his
hand as he sings "when your old wedding ring was new, and each dream that I
dreamed came true, I remember with pride how we stood side by side, what a
beautiful picture you made as my bride." Side by side they have always been and
will be once again. Services for family will be held Monday at Ivey Funeral Home
at Rose Hill Burial Park in Hamilton. We would like to send special thanks to
the Dayton VA Medical Center and to Hospice of Miami Valley. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made there. Bio courtesy of user #46842818 Neil.
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