Richard T Black

October 24, 2014

Richard T. Black, 81, died Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Hosparus Care Unit in Louisville. He was born September 4, 1933 in Newark, Ohio to the late Walter and Virgie O’Bannion Black. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Aemmer Black. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the American Legion Bonnie Sloan Post #28, a long time employee of Falls City, an avid golfer and member of New Salisbury Golf Course, and a World Champion Horseshoe pitcher. He devotedly volunteered with In Heaven’s Eyes and was a member of the Holy Family Theatre Group. He was an avid sports fan and many will remember him as being quick witted and always a jokester.

Survivors include:

Daughters: Sandra Black

Cynthia “Cindy” Black (Tom Partipilo)

Julie Hallal (Jared)

Grandchildren: Renee Pfeifer (Rance Reinhardt)

Ryan Pfeifer (Meagan)

Elizabeth Hallal

Rebekah Hallal

Great Granddaughter: Zoe Reinhardt

Siblings: Juanita Riordan, Bill Black, Huey Black, and Linda Davis

Numerous extended family members

Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday and after 9:00 am Wednesday at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring St., New Albany, Indiana. His Funeral Mass will be 11:30 am Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 129 W. Daisy Ln., New Albany, Indiana, with burial and military honors to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany, Indiana.

Contributions in his memory may be made to: Holy Family Catholic Church or In Heavens Eyes.

Online condolences may be made to: www.kraftfuneralservice.net