Hugh Kerr Black
1919 - 2012
Hugh K. Black, 93, of Findlay and formerly of Fairfield Glade, TN died at 12:18 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2012 at The Legacy at The Heritage Estates in Findlay. Hugh was born on January 6, 1919 in Clarksburg, W.V. to the late Charles E. and Elizabeth (Miskimmins) Black. He married Helen E. Haller in 1940, and she preceded him in death on August 25, 2006 after being married 66 years. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Patrick (P.J.) Malone and his brother, Charles E. Black, Jr. Hugh is survived by his three loving daughters: Linda (Dave) Cusick of Findlay, Sandy (Bill) Hoff of Dade City, FL, and Caryl (Patrick) Malone of The Villages, FL; four grandchildren: Sheryl (Steve) Archibald of Canton, MI, Jessica (Jesse) Woods of Kapolei, Hawaii, Matthew (Carrie) Cusick of Troy, OH, and Kelly Shea (Josh) Kuethe of Lutz, FL; and eight great-grandchildren. Hugh graduated from Magnolia High School in New Martinsville, W.V. in 1937. He attended Ohio University and graduated in the first ROTC Class in 1941. Hugh then enlisted in the Army in 1941 and served his country proudly in the European Theatre of WWII until 1945 as a Major in the Quarter Master Corp of the 12th Armored Division (the Hellcats) of the U.S. Army. Hugh worked for Burroughs Corp (now Unisys) for 42 years. He retired in 1978 as a National Account Manager to Westinghouse Corp selling some of "the first computers ever made". He was a longtime member of the Lions Club in Muskegon and Birmingham, MI, Mt. Lebanon, PA, and Fairfield Glade, TN. Hugh and Helen loved our Lord and were great stewards of their church community. A memorial funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012 at the Fairfield Glade Community Church. Internment will follow at the church's columbarium wall next to his wife. All arrangements entrusted to COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbarium Wall Trust Fund c/o the Fairfield Glade Community Church, 521 Snead Dr., Fairfield Glade, TN 38558, Bridge Home Health and Hospice, The Alzheimer's Association of Northwest OH, and/or to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.
Service Information
Funeral Service:
Friday, November 16th 2012 - 11:00 AM
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Service Location:
Fairfield Glade Community Church [Map]
521 Snead Dr.
Fairfield Glade, TN 38558 -
Final Resting Place:
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Contributions:
Columbarium Wall Trust
C/O Fairfield Glade Community Church
521 Snead Dr.
Fairfield Glade, TN 38558
Bridge Home Health & Hospice
15100 Birchaven Lane
Findlay, Ohio 45840
The Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Ohio
1800 North Blanchard Street, Suite 110
Findlay, OH 45840
Charity of Donor's Choice
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Condolences For Hugh Kerr Black
| To : Dave Linda Cusick | Date :Saturday, October 27th 2012 |
| From : Bart Beckie Brayton Blaine Rader | |
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you two and all your family Hugh was a great guy who lived life to the fullest and now he is in the best place he can bewith Hellen Let us know if you need anything 
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| To : Linda and Dave Cusick | Date :Saturday, October 27th 2012 |
| From : Rollie and Carolann Rittner | |
Sending our thoughts to you on the passing of your father May your memories hold a special place in your heart SincerelyRollie and Carolann 
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