Rusty Black

The family of Russell “Rusty” Paul Black Sr., has announced his passing on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at home with family in Willard. He was born Wednesday, June 21, 1961 in Elk City, Okla., to Rodney and Neoma Black.
Black spent the majority of his life in Texas where he helped raise his children and built a career in the automotive industry. He then retired to Willard where he enjoyed gardening and spending time with loved ones. Black also served in the Marine Corps.  
Rusty was preceded in death by his Mother.
 
Black is survived by his father Rodney Black (wife Annie) of Amarillo, Texas, his three children Mary Ann Berry (husband Ray) and four children of Willard; Russell Black Jr. and five children of Amarillo, Texas; and Rocky Black (wife Jennifer) and three children of Amarillo, Texas; and two sisters DeNell Nelson (husband Mike) and Rhonda Jaques of Amarillo, Texas.
 
A celebration of life will be held at a later date and time. In lieu of flowers memorial donations maybe made in his name to Blue Star Mothers of Greene Co., PO Box 822, Willard, MO 65781 or via the PayPal link below.
All donations will be donated to a cause that was dear to Black’s heart, which is veterans suffering from PTSD. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com.