Leon Eugene Black

Leon Eugene Black, age 89 of Sautee, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Mr. Black was born September 20, 1922 in Cleveland, GA to the late Frank and Lou Dorsey Black. He was very active at Mt. Yonah Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Black was a retired school bus driver for White County and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Black was a Veteran of the United States Army Air Force where he served in WW II. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Black, Doyle Black, Allan Black and Guy Black; sisters, Bobbie Sue Jordan, Eula Dorsey, Lucille Mize and Janie Chambers.

Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Palmer Black, Sautee; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Stacy Black, Cleveland; grandchildren, Melissa Black Pulliam, Christopher Black, Rachel Black and Sara Black; great-grandchildren, Alexis Pulliam and Taylor Pulliam.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Mt. Yonah Baptist Church. The Rev. John Yarbrough and the Rev. Doug Merck will officiate. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

In Lou of flowers contributions can be made to Mt Yonah Baptist Church Building Fund 882 Asbestos Rd Cleveland GA 30528

Online condolences can be made to the family at barrettfh.com

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.