Dennis L. Black

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Dennis L. Black - Madison Parish, Louisiana

From Monroe News-Star March 5, 2015

Dennis L. Black of Dunn, Louisiana died Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Services are Friday, March 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah, Louisiana. Visitation is Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Friday, March 6, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah, Louisiana. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah, Louisiana, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.

Mr. Black was a retired teacher from Richland Parish School District, and a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, having served from 1958 until 1979, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Recognition, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Republic of Vietnam Commendation Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Bronze Star Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal. He was a life-long member of Dunn Church of God, a strong supporter of Louisiana Association of Educators, and an avid LSU and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Mary A. Black, three brothers, James G. Black, Julian T. Black and Mickal J. Black, and one grandson, Travis Patrick Black. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Mary J. Black, daughter Carole Snyder and husband Joe, son Dennis L. Black, Jr., son Stephen P. Black and wife Lisa, and son Karl Black, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Pallbearers will be special friend of the family, Jay Skeldon, and grandsons Craig Gilbert, Jr., Adam Gilbert, Bryan Black, Trent Black and Paul Black.