born on July 13, 1941 in Baskin, Louisiana, to Horace and Ruby Black. Tom was raised in
Dallas, Texas. He married Dorothy Sanders in 1959 and they had three children. He worked as
a carpenter for more than 50 years. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, bowling, shooting pool,
and spending time with his family. His family and friends will always remember him as a
generous and forgiving man. He is preceded in death by his mother Ruby Evelyn Black and his
father Horace Reginald Black Sr.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Black. His children, daughter Rhonda and
husband Wilsey Garn, son Tom Holliss Black Jr. and wife Kerri and daughter Donna and
husband Tim Hough; 9 Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren whom he loved dearly.
Siblings, Horace Black Jr., Evelyn Smith, William Black, Alice Bolden, Michael Black, Laura
Larsen, Frank Black, Natalie Thompson and Daniel Black. Several nieces, nephews, cousins
and friends.