Gregory E. Black, age 61, died Thursday June 14, 2018 in Muskegon. He was born on August 8, 1956 in Muskegon to the late Herman Schutter and Gloria (Sangster) Black. Greg was very proud of serving in the Marine Corps directly following the Viet Nam War. He is survived by two daughters Codi (Ryan Detamore) Black and Lisa Battaglia, two sons Sam(Amie) Battaglia and Ron (Jamie) Battaglia, his lifetime companion Cathie Battaglia, five grandsons, two sisters Claudia Black and Ruth (Edward) Horaczko, two brothers Keith (Tamra) Black and Larry Black. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Herman Black and a sister Laura M. Black. There will be a Celebration of Life service for Greg on Sunday June 24, 2018 at 1:00p.m. at the Ever Rest Funeral Home and Chapel with a visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will take place in Sunrise Memorial Gardens at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to your veterans charity of choice.