James A. Black, Jr.
October 26, 1931 - February 27, 2022
James Ansel Black, Jr., 90, passed away February 27, 2022. A native of Greer, South Carolina, son of the late James Ansel Black, Sr. and the late Nelle Cunningham Black, he was a U.S. Army Veteran, a retired insurance agent, and a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife, Ann Axson Gelzer Black of the home; two sons, James Ansel Black III (Renee) of Havana, Florida and William Daniel Black (Julie) of Greer; a daughter, Melissa Elizabeth Black Brady (Tim) of Piedmont; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Black was predeceased by a brother, William Ingram Black. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, in the chapel at Foothills Retirement Community in Easley, South Carolina with visitation immediately following the service. A private burial will be held in Mountain View Cemetery in Greer at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Christian Ministry Scholarship Fund c/o North Greenville University, P.O. Box 1893, Tigerville, SC 29688. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com
James Ansel Black, Jr., 90, passed away February 27, 2022. A native of Greer, South Carolina, son of the late James Ansel Black, Sr. and the late Nelle Cunningham Black, he was a U.S. Army Veteran, a retired insurance agent, and a member of... View Obituary & Service Information