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Wiley Smith Black
December 28, 1921 - April 24, 2017
Wiley Smith Black was born December 28, 1921 in Augusta, Georgia and passed away at the age of 93 on April 24, 2017. He had been a resident of Big Sandy for 60 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during Pearl Harbor, and received many medals during his years. He worked as a professional artist for Dupont and social worker for the Texas Dept. of Human Services. He also taught literature and art for Imperial Schools and art history at Ambassador College. He was an extremely talented artist, and received a Bachelor's degree in Art from Rhode Island School of Design in Providence. He was a member of several art societies, and received many awards in design and art.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Fennell and Ella Mae Black; sisters, Doris Brabham and Zelle Black; and brothers, James Black, Charles Black and Gordon Black,
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Suzanne Black of Big Sandy; three children, Ellen Black of Phoenix, Arizona, Kemuel Black of Big Sandy, and Lara Black-Nelson and husband, Lynn of Big Sandy; sister, Ellen Deer of South Carolina; brother, Ronald Black of North Carolina; and two grandchildren, Clayton Nelson and Amanda Fray.
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