Clyde

Black

Clyde Spencer Dorsey Black son of Leroy Black and the late Edna Reynolds Black was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on April 28, 1967. He departed this life at his residence in Manchester, Tennessee, on September 6, 2009, having attained the age of 42 years, four months and nine days.

On February 6, 1999, in Piggott, Arkansas, Clyde was united in marriage to Eugenia Appleman. Clyde attended Faith Family Worship Center in Manchester, Tennessee. He enjoyed watching the history channel and reading history books, he enjoyed reading the bible and loved going to church. Clyde collected swords and knives. His other hobbies included riding four wheelers, hunting, fishing, and spending time on the farm.

Clyde was preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Steve Black.

Clyde is survived by his father, Leroy Black of Ellington, Missouri, his wife, Eugenia Black of Manchester, Tennessee, two sons, James Robert Black of Manchester, Tennessee, Eric Lee Joplin of Grandin, Missouri, one daughter, Joyce Nicole Black of Hunter, Missouri, two sisters, Lolita Diane Black of Manchester, Tennessee, Mary Margaret Deborah Black of Centerville, Missouri, one grandson, Malachi Dean Bales Hunter and two nieces, Samantha Lynn Black of Manchester, Tennessee, and Brianna Nicole Brogdon of Manchester, Tennessee. Clyde will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: 12:30 P.M. Friday

Funeral services: Friday, September 11, 2009 at 2:00 P.M.

McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri,

Minister: Marvin Richards

Burial: Massie Cemetery

Pallbearers: Billy Pierce, Dennis Gore, Bob Johnston, Brooks Hill, Keith Lawrence, Dennis Stephens and Bobby Johnston.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Black Family c/o McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, MO 63638