Raymond Black

Raymond Black was born February 16, 1933, to parents Lewis and Edna Black, in Stroud, Oklahoma. He was the youngest of four siblings, and grew up on a farm outside of Stroud, Oklahoma. At the age of 18, Raymond joined the Navy, where he served for 4 years, seeing active deployment in the Korean War as a machine-gunner on a troop transport. After the war, Raymond returned to Stroud, and married his high school sweetheart, Billie Black, in a double wedding with his older brother Bob, and his wife Joanne, in Arizona, in 1953. Raymond took employment with Allied Manufacturing shortly after the birth of their only son, Kevin Black. He worked as a lab-tech, and worked his way up to foreman, retiring with the company after 30 years. After retirement, Raymond helped Billie run her dress shop on Main Street, which mainly consisted of keeping her company while chatting with the locals. Raymond was an avid follower of world events, he loved country and western music, and spending time with his family. He's survived by his wife Billie, his son, Kevin, 2 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Stroud First Assembly of God with burial to follow at Stroud Cemetery. Condolences may be offered online at www.parksbrothers.net. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud, OK.