Black, Ernest

Ernest Clyde Black Sr., age 89, passed away Wednesday April 13, 2011 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Ernest is Survived by son Marcus V. Black Sr. and wife Lisa Black of West End, NC, grandson Marcus V. Black Jr. (Joe), granddaughter Melissa V. Black-Smith and Husband Jon Smith, granddaughter Jennifer Thompson and Husband Buddy Thompson and six great grandchildren, sisters, Advila Millikan of Rockingham, NC, Ethel Lee Monroe of Aberdeen, NC, and Pearl Welch of West End, NC. Ernest was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers Neal and Walter (Bill) Black, wife Luna J. Black, and son Ernest (Clyde) Black Jr.. The family will receive friends at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines from 6-8 PM Thursday. In lieu of flowers, Memorials contributions may be made to the WWII Memorial, processing center, P.O. Box 186, Calverton, NY 11933. Arrangements by Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines. A graveside Service with Military Honors will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday, April 15, 2011, at Pinelawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Southern Pines with Rev. Terry Burris officiating.