John Howard Black, 66, of Nacogdoches passed away, January 20, 2021 in Nacogdoches. He was born on July 29, 1954 to James Howard Black and Dorothy Buxton Black. He served his county in the Army and was a correctional officer for 24 years.
John loved fishing, farming, listening to music and anything to do with being outside.
He is survived by wife of 16 years, Stella Russell Black; daughter; Jennifer Jannel Johnson and husband Joe of Commerce, Texas; son, James Howard Black and wife Michele of Nacogdoches; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; step-children, Katie and David Sanders, Davy and Laurie Collins, Charles Collins and Kathy Crump; brothers, Bobby Frank Black of Joaquin and Joe Allan Black of Mary Esther, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; and brother, Claude J. McIntosh.
Funeral services will be held, 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 23, 2021, Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel.
The family will receive friends, from 10:00 until 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.
Pallbearers will be: Brady Creech, Kenneth May, Lono Russell, Charles Collins, Korben Crump, William Collins, Davy Collins and Charles Burt.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches, Texas.
