Hugh L. Black

Hugh L. Black, 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Jacksonville on July 11, 2014. He was born March 8, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from The College of Wooster, Ohio and Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. He specialized in Trust, Tax, and Estate Planning at The Cleveland Trust Bank in Cleveland; The Coconut Grove Bank in Miami; and Union Bank in Corona del Mar, California.While in Jacksonville, he taught Trusts at Florida Coastal School of Law and volunteered at Jacksonville Area Legal Aid. He was a member of the Ohio and Florida Bars. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville.

Hugh was a true gentleman who lived a quiet and simple life. He had a hopeful, positive attitude and a world view that was formed from his love of history. Hugh always celebrated D- Day the 6th of June in memory of the sacrifices of the brave men who suffered there including his father, Major Marion E. Black , 3rd Auxiliary Surgical Group, 1st Division, Omaha Beach. He valued art and artifacts from a variety of cultures, especially Japanese and Native American. Artifacts of special significance to his family were also treasured by him. He gave away many of these pieces and always included a story about each piece. Hugh was civic minded and would take great pride in finding the “Gems” of each neighborhood he lived in. He absolutely loved the historic Avondale and Riverside area which was his current neighborhood. He befriended many of his neighbors while visiting the shops and restaurants there. Education was of great importance to him as is evident from the many scholarship funds he created and funded in the name of family members at The College of Wooster, Ohio.

Hugh is predeceased by his parents Marion and Margaret (Blaser) Black, as well as his eldest sister, Margaret (Bob) Reinhardt. He is survived by sisters Marion (Bill) Howells, Lois (Tinkham) Veale, Christina Black, and his brother, Donald (Barbara) Black as well as many nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held by the family. Please share your memories, thoughts, prayers, and condolences on this site. They will be much appreciated. Any memorial contributions should be given to The College of Wooster as Trustee of the Marion E. Black Fund, Office of Director of Stewardship, Wooster, Ohio 44694-2363.