Hartwell R. Black, 89, of Texarkana, AR passed away at his home on Friday, July 13, 2012. Mr. Black was born in DeKalb, TX on July 12, 1923. He was a member of Rondo United Methodist Church. Retired after many years of service from Union Pacific Rail Road.

He is survived by his wife Annette Black of Texarkana; two sons and daughter-in-law Ed and Pat Black of Texarkana, Philip Black of Texarkana; special friend Dawn Worthington of Texarkana; granddaughter and husband Deanna and Kyle Harding of Texarkana, one grandson Bryan Black of Texarkana; two great grandchildren Taylor and Bryce Harding of Texarkana.

Funeral service will be 2 P.M. Monday at East Funeral Home-Moores Lane with Rev. Sara Gotschall officiating. Burial will be in Old Rondo Cemetery under direction of East Funeral Home- Moores Lane.

Family will receive friends Sunday from 4 - 6 P.M. at East Funeral Home-Moores lane

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Texarkana, 803 Spruce Street, Texarkana, Texas 75501 or Rondo United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be sent to family at www.eastfuneralhomes.com