Black, Lawrence E.

Passed:

Age: 74

Source:

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1972-05-11

Information: Lawrence E. Black 74, of Sandyville, died in Oakland, Calif., last Wednesday while visiting a brother. Born in Jackson County, he was a son of the late Enoch and Mary Hamilton Black.  He had lived in Parkersburg most of his life and was a retired 41-year employee of the Storck Baking Co.  Following his retirement he moved to Sandyville.  Surviving are two brothers, Ottis Of San Lorenzo, Calif., and Noble of Parkersburg; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Redin of Santa Paula, Calif., Mrs. Jessie Sands of Ravenswood and Mrs. Addie Thomas of Sandyville with whom he had made his home and a number of nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Marie Black and one brother, Carl. Funeral services were held at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg Monday.  The Rev. Joseph Westcott officiated and burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.