7-14-10 — June 26, 2010

    Leland Owen Black, age 79, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010 at his home. He was born in Monticello the son of Ellis and Alice Black, who precedes him in death.

    He is survived by his wife-Bernice and three sons-David of Colorado Springs, Colo., Terry and wife Linda of Bronston and Donald and wife Patty of Somerset; six grandchildren-Michael, George, and Jeff of Colorado Springs; Jason and Matthew of Somerset and Terrian Randolph also of Somerset; one great grandson-Austin Randolph, of Somerset.

    He was preceded in death by two brothers-Alvin and Howard Black.

    He was retired from Southern Belle Dairy after forty-two years of service.

    He had accepted Christ as his Savior and was a member of the Green Hill Baptist Church at the time of his passing.

    The funeral service was held Thursday  in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Matthew Black and Bro. Jimmy Decker officiating. Burial was in the Elk Springs Cemetery.

    Hickey and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.