James Edward Black

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. James Edward Black age 73, of Jefferson, who passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011. Mr. Black was born in Pendergrass, GA, a son to the late Jerry Morrow Black and the late Ruby Cannon Black. Mr. Black owned and operated Black's Store for 46 years and was a member of the Galilee Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Billie McCain Black, Jefferson, Son, Gary Black and friend Melanie Towe, Jefferson, son and daughter in law, Chad and Denise Black, Jefferson, grandchildren, Dusty Black, Commerce, McCain Black, Jefferson, Tyler, Caleb and Mason Alexander, Jefferson.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:00am in the Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. A private family burial will take place on a later date with Chris Parr, Ed Thompson, Stuart Satterfield, Bobby Poss, John Jennings, Ronnie Smith, George Edmondson and Bob Sosbee honored as pallbearers. Bradley Williamson will serve as an honorary pallbearer. The visitation will take place on Tuesday evening from 5-8 pm at Evans Funeral Home.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Mary's Hospice, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, GA or the Galilee Christian Church Building Fund, 2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, 706-367-5467.

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