Herbert "Herb" Black

                Herbert H. Black, age 89, of Oakwood passed away peacefully at home at 5:05 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2021. He was born June 14, 1931. He was son of Fred and Allie Black. Herbert is survived by his wife, Alice Black (Miller); son, Greg (Vickie) Black of Lake Placid, FL; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by eight stepchildren Teresa (Gary) Benassi of Bloomington, IN, Donnie (Anita) Miller of Doniphan, MO, Ralph (Robin) Miller of Worthington, IN, Shirley (Rick) Griffith of Bedford, IN, Karen Major of Bedford, IN, Brenda (Harvey) Moore of Bradenton, FL, Rebekah Hamilton of Bloomington, IN, Mary (Dean) Langley of Bloomington, IN; twenty step grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

                He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife (Roseanna), a son (Mark), and daughter (Sue), three sisters, one brother and three grandchildren.

                Herb loved God, his family, people, fishing, woodworking, gardening, working in his yard, and the life God gave him. Herb worked 25 years at General Motors in Danville, IL. He also served in the Korean War in North Korea from 1949- 1952. He received a combat infantry Badge, Army of Occupation Medal, and Korean Service Medal.

                There will be a celebration of life of Herbert Black on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 12:30 pm at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Oakwood, Illinois at 105 East S. Main St. Oakwood, Illinois 61858 with his son-in-law, Gary Benassi, officiating. Burial will follow the service at Danville National Cemetery at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated if given to his wife Alice Black.

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