A-1-3 John Robert and Helen Irene (Baldwin) Black

BLACK

Grandpa         Grandma

John R.           Helen B.

1922 -             1922 –

PSALM 91   JOHN 3:16


(John Robert Black passed away on Feb. 26, 2011.)
(Helen Irene (Baldwin) Black passed away on Sept. 3, 2011)
(The stone photo will be changed when the death is added.)

Individual's Photos:

John's Father: John Henry Black         Place of burial:

John's Mother: Florence Black Place of burial:

Helen's Father: Felix Conway     Place of burial: Abe Cemetery
Helen's Mother: Nancy Mae (Senn)    Place of burial: Abe Cemetery

Biography(s) and Obituaries:

Helen's Obituary

     Helen B. Black, 88, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.

     Helen was born on Nov. 27, 1922, in Paterson Creek, W.Va. to the parents of Felix C. and Nancy May Baldwin.

     Helen married John R. Black on Feb. 28, 1942, in Cumberland. A son, John Lewis Black was born on June 4, 1943. In 1951, the family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where they lived and worked until retirement and then returned to Cumberland. During their stay in Cleveland, Helen joined Caterpillar Tractor Company in 1960, where she worked in various budget and accounting departments. After a 22 year career, she retired on Sept. 1, 1982. Her many hobbies included gardening, ceramics, crocheting and knitting. As a member of Assemblies of God, Helen loved teaching Sunday school classes and other activities. John and Helen’s love for travel took them on many trips throughout the United States.

     Helen B. Black is survived by son, John L Black and wife Nancy, of Nashville, Tenn.; two grandsons, John D. Black and wife Shelley, and Jason R. Black and wife Robin; and seven great-grandchildren, Lauren, Hunter, Joshua, Morgan, Brennan, Hayden, and Lillian, all of Nashville, Tenn. Also, surviving is sister, Evelyn Baldwin, of Cumberland, and brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Hartley and Peg Wigfield.

     Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  (www.scarpellifuneralhomes.com)

     Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Larry Green officiating.

     Interment will be in the Abe Cemetery.

John's Obituary


     John R. Black, 88, of Cumberland,  passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011.

     Born on Aug. 15, 1922, in Triadelphia, W.Va., he was the son of the late John Henry and Florence Black.

     John R. married Helen Baldwin, of Patterson Creek, W.Va., on Feb. 28, 1942, in Cumberland. In December 1942, he joined the military service and served his country in the U.S. Army, World War II overseas, until October 1945. A son, John Lewis, was born on June 4, 1943. In 1951, John moved his family to Cleveland, Ohio, where they lived until his retirement in 1982 and then returned to Cumberland. During his professional career, he worked in banking and machine tool manufacturing. As a member of the Assemblies of God, he was involved in many church activities but enjoyed singing in the choir the most. His hobby centered on architectural drawing and design and could be found for hours at his drawing board. John and Helen’s love for travel took them on many trips throughout the United States.

     He is survived by wife of 69 years, Helen B. Black; one son, John L. Black and wife Nancy, of Nashville, Tenn.; 2 grandsons, John D. Black and wife Shelley and Jason R.  Black and wife Robin; and 7 great-grandchildren Lauren, Hunter, Joshua, Morgan, Brennan, Hayden, and Lillian Black all of Nashville. Also surviving are one sister, Peg Wigfield and husband the Rev. Hartley, of  Winchester, Va. and sisters-in-law, Evelyn Baldwin and Violet Ellis, of Cumberland.

     Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, (www.scarpellifuneralhomes.com) on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home at 1 p.m.

     Interment will be in the Abe Cemetery.

     Military honors will be accorded by the Post 13 Veterans Honor Guard.