Ralph Eugene Black, Sr.

Ralph Eugene Black Sr. 90, of Dahlonega left this earthly world to be with the Lord at 4:30 am on May 26, 2019.

Mr. Black was born August 5, 1928 in Atlanta, Ga to Joseph Johnson Black and Mazie Mae (Allison) Black. He was one of seven sons. Mr. Black served 5 years in the Marine Corp as a ranking Staff Sargent, he then attended Southern Technical Institute and Georgia Tech University. On July 3, 1955 in Atlanta, he married his beloved wife Esther Elizabeth House. They were married for 46 years. Together they had two daughters, Pat and Pam, and three sons, Ralph, Philip, and Robert. In addition he is survived by his two brothers, Thomas Black and Marvin Black, thirteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Mr. Blacks entrepreneurial spirit and tireless vision were manifested in various realms of Real Estate Development, General Construction, and as an owner in restaurants and car washes.  

Mr. Black is remembered for his kindness, goodness, and his infectious laughter. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and all of God’s creation. He left an incredible legacy of love for his family.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday May 30, 2019at Dahlonega United Methodist Church at 10 am. Family will receive friends at 9 am on Thursday at the church until the time of service. Interment will be held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery where full military honor will be presented. The family has vocalized how meaningful it would be to have your attendance at the graveside and share in this celebration. 

Online condolences and memories may be left at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com

Arrangements by the professional staff of Dahlonega Funeral Home a division of McDonald Family  Funeral Homes 20 Gibson Road Dahlonega, GA 30533706-864-DOVE (3683)

Amanda Jones
Facility & Community Relations Director
Dahlonega Funeral Home
A Division of McDonald Family Funeral Homes