John Curtis Black, Jr.

John Curtis Black, Jr., 73, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 31, 2024, in Vidor, Texas. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Dean Baptist Church in Marion, Louisiana. Officiating will be Reverend Aleck Nyegaard. Burial will follow at Reppond Cemetery in Marion, Louisiana.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Dean Baptist Church in Marion, Louisiana.

Born in Marion, Louisiana, on October 26, 1950, he was the son of John Curtis Black, Sr. and Mary Aliene Collingsworth Black. John graduated from Sterlington High School in 1968 before going on to attend Louisiana College. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether on the golf course, in the woods, or on the water. Hunting and fishing were not just hobbies for him; they were cherished pastimes. One of his greatest joys was gathering family and friends for fish fries, and showcasing his skills on the grill, creating lasting memories around delicious food.
 
As a former member of Dean Baptist Church in Marion, Louisiana, John's spiritual guidance touched the lives of many. John continued to serve in various churches through his travels over the years, including Williams Boulevard Baptist Church in Kenner Louisiana, and Cook Baptist Church in Ruston, Louisiana. John was deeply involved in his community as a member of Masonic local 126 and a proud 32nd degree Shriner. His dedication to service and fellowship left a lasting impact on those around him. 

Family time was precious to John, and he treasured every moment spent with loved ones. Whether at home or while traveling across the country, John nurtured friendships that enriched his life.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Aliene Black; his great niece, Chelsea Pierson; and his brother-in-law, Hayden Pierson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Faye Black; his daughter, Jean Anne Black, formerly of West Monroe, Louisiana: his step daughter, Denese Bass (Raul Gomez), of Orange; his step grandchild, Madison Bass (Hayden Cardwell), of Wichita Falls, Texas; his sister, Jackie Pierson (Ken Fear), of Big Piney, Wyoming; his nieces, Tanya Veldhuis and husband, Dan, and Sherri Pierson, of Phoenix, Arizona; his furbaby, Marley; and numerous other loving family members, and pipeline friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alzheimer’s foundation of America or The American Diabetes Association.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Pardue, Michael Wimberly, Hayden Cardwell, Raul Gomez, and Bobby Joe Love. Honorary pallbearers are Elton Pardue, Jerry Daniels, JR Neal, Doc Neal, Hawk Hill, and all of his Pipeline Friends he made over the years.