Jack T. Black

May 28, 1920 - October 24, 2008

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Jack T. Black, son of the late Oza and Maude Long Black and widower of Flora Melton Black, passed away on October 24, 2008. Born May 28, 1920 in Batesburg-Leesville, SC, he was a graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School, Draughn's Business College, and Clemson University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Education in 1948 and his Masters Degree in Ornamental Horticulture in 1952. He was an Ornamental Horticultural Teacher at Greenville High School from 1948 until 1977. He worked as a Real Estate Broker from 1977 until 1986 and served as the Executive Secretary of South Carolina's Cooperative Council from 1984 until 2003. Mr. Black also worked with the S.C. FFA Association for 35 years and Clemson Extension State 4-H Association. His position was a volunteer position. Recognitions that were earned by Mr. Black included: The S.C. Agriculturalist of the Year in 1976, Southern States Agriculturalist of the Year in 1978, Southern States Society for Agriculture in 1979, the distinguished Agricultural Service Cooperative Council of S.C. award in 1978, The John W. Parris Distinguished Service to Agricultural Education Award in 2004, and the S.C. FFA Association Award for his 70 years of service. Mr. Black received the Clemson University Centennial 1889-1989 Special Recognition Award for the Class of 1948 and established the Jack T. Black Endowment Academic Fund that is awarded annually to a freshman as a partial scholarship. Mr. Black served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Mr. Black was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, serving as Sunday School Teacher and Chairman and Council Member of Grounds and Landscaping. He was a member of the Lions Club, with perfect attendance for 54 years. As a member, he served as President, Vice President, Zone Chairman, Lion Tamer, and Lion of the Year. He was a also a member of S.C. Farm Bureau for 45 years and enjoyed working at the polls during elections in Greenville since 1956. Surviving are a daughter, Karen Black Lawson and husband Robin; one granddaughter, Raven MacEmcy of Woodruff; two grandsons, Zachary McBride of Woodruff and Heath McBride of Greenville; one great-granddaughter, Samantha Burrell; three brothers, Leonard Black and wife Myriam James Black and wife Sandy, and Ronald Black and wife Lois; and two sisters, Geraldine Parker and Annette Rodgers and husband Jim. Visitation will be held Sunday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. The Funeral Service will be held Monday at 3:00 pm at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, with visitation prior from 2:00 – 2:45 pm. Interment to follow the service in Greenville Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 2617 Augusta St., Greenville, SC 29605, or the Jack T. Black Endowment Academic Fund at Clemson University, Clemson, SC.

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I worked for your father in early teens at his home farm. My sympathy at his passing.

I had Mr Black as my teacher back in 1968-69 at Greenville High. He was a wonderful teacher and an even nicer person. I will always have good memories of my time in his classes, both indoors and out . My condolences to the family.

In the late sixties I attended Greenville High and had the pleasure of having classes under Mr. Black - heck he would be offended if I didn't call him Jack. I had some troubling years in my late teens. School at that time was just a place to hang out. I p

Sorry to hear about your father. I never met you. but Jack was a special person. in our life. he really enjoyed seeing the mountain,s in Harlan Co. when he come to Visit us. God be with you and your Family. Jack,s Ex Sister in Law Marilyn Griffey

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On behalf of the South Carolina Cooperative Council, I would like to relay our deepest sympathies to your family. Jack touched the lives of many young people and his many contributions to 4-H, FFA and the cooperative community will long be remembered. Our

Karen, Zach, & Heath: Sorry to hear of your loss. This is a painful time, but just know that he is no longer suffering and is healed. He will be greatly miss by all of you, and know that he is now being held by the "healers" hands and arms. Our though

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. What a loss for this community. Mr. Black was such a nice man and eventhough I never had him for a teacher, he was always present for everything. He was at our 45th class reunion and what a thrill to

Karen and family: I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing...he was a kind and generous man who loved his family so much! I have many childhood memories of him...cleaning the pool, cooking out in the pouring rain under an umbrella, setting up the sli

On behalf of the South Carolina FFA State Association, I would like to express our condolences to the family. Mr. Black was a member of the FFA family and will be missed. I will say that he will never be forgotten with all the wonderful memories and stori

Karen, I am so sorry for your family's loss. My heart is breaking for you and your family .God Bless you in the time of heartache.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.