Glen Black, 1906-1992

Glen Black was born on March 26, 1906, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, the son of James and Maggie Black. Glen Black worked for 20 years in the coal mines before being called into the ministry. He was ordained an elder in the West Virginia conference in 1960. Glen served the following churches in West Virginia: Alton-Frenchton, Cottageville, Reader, Gassaway, and Riverton. He then served the following churches in Virginia: Manassas, Glossbrenner Circle, and Iron Gate. In all of his churches Glen was most appreciated for his pastoral care and preaching ministries. After retirement in 1972, Glen served a six-point charge in Wilson Town, West Virginia, and then settled into a quieter life in Buckhannon. Hunting and fishing became enjoyable outdoor activities for Glen.

Glen Black died on May 22, 1992. The funeral service was held at Poling Sinclair Funeral Home and interment was at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Buckhannon. He is survived by his wife, Lille R. Miller Black; two brothers and one sister; three sons. Lawrence Black, Ralph Black. and Thomas Black; four daughters, Naddie Hamner, Mary Tenney, Lena Keller, Shirley Cowger; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

-Lawrence Black