James Robert "Bob" Black
Aug 9, 1938 - Feb 24, 2017
Submitted by Martha Reddout

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James Robert "Bob" Black was born August 9th, 1938 to Luther and Opal (Sanders) Black in Claude, Oklahoma. He went to be with the Lord on February 24th, 2017 at his home in Burns Flat, Oklahoma at the age of 78 years, 6 months, and 16 days.

Bob attended school in Dill City, Oklahoma and graduated in 1958. He married Sharon Kay Duffield on January 3rd, 1972 in Wheeler, TX. Bob worked as a lineman and became a journeyman in 1965. He worked for various contractors until his career with PSO. He retired from PSO in 1999. Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed crafting projects including stained glass and making knives. He was a member of the Elk City Masonic Lodge and was a 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner. He was also a member of the Eastern Star. Bob’s first love was his family and he enjoyed being Papa. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Burns Flat.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, sister Omega Wolf, and brother Wayne.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years and his 3 children: James Wayne Black and wife Debbie of Bartlesville, OK, Lee Edward Black and wife Mary of Lawton, OK, and Justin Keith Black and wife Catrina of Lawton, OK. Six grandchildren: James Wayne Jr. and wife Keyomi, Jodie Lee, Jackie Keith, Savannah Maxine, Olivia Marie, and Raylan Cooper. One great-grandchild: James King. One sister: Ojuana Thomas of Little Rock, Arkansas and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Whinery-Savage Funeral Service
403 W. Country Club
Elk City, Oklahoma 73644

Funeral Service
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
10:00 AM
Burns Flat First Baptist Church
Burns Flat, Oklahoma

Burial will be at South Burns Cemetery. 

A video keepsake is available through http://www.whineryfs.com