Walter Black

Walter Black, 87, of West Point, passed away Sept. 27, 2017 at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born Jan. 2, 1930 at West Point to the late William and Elizabeth Dothard Black. Mr. Black was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church and worked for Union Pacific Rail Road. He loved to farm, and raised his own farm animals. He will be remembered for his love of singing and dancing. He married Rogean Hart Black in Aug. of 1953 at Kensett; she preceded him in death in 1976. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Gail Robinson; two sons, Willie and Dean Black; grandson, John Issac Williams; three brothers and five sisters. He is survived by four daughters, Jolean Young (Doug) of Beebe, Rose Williams (Johnnie) of Little Rock, Jean Black of West Point, and Theresa Jones of Kensett; two sons, Robert Black of West Point, and Eric Black (Keela) of Kincaid, Kan.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at Centennial Missionary Baptist Church in Kensett until the funeral hour at 1 p.m. Cremation will follow funeral services. Services have been entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett. Phone: (501)742-3621. Condolences: www.SullivanFuneralCare.com.