Buddy Black's obituary , Passed away on August 11, 2026 in Hot Springs, Arkansas

Buddy Black

July 24, 1935 - August 11, 2026 (91 years old)

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Buddy Black's obituary , Passed away on August 11, 2026 in Hot Springs, Arkansas

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Smith Family Funeral Homes

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Buddy Black

July 24, 1935 - August 11, 2026 (91 years old)

Hot Springs, Arkansas

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Buddy Black Obituary

The passing of Buddy Black of Hot Springs, Arkansas occurred on August 11, 2026. Buddy, born on July 24, 1935, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Buddy Black to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mayola Sheets Black and Harvey H. Black; his former spouse Laverne Burton Geurin; his extended family, Tonja Bolding (Danny), Beth Adcock (Darrin), Eric Kelley, Hayden, Lauren Bolding, Kyle Adcock and Keith Adcock; his great grandchildren, Stella Bolding, Charlotte Bolding and Wade Bolding; his wife Dovie Geurin Black; his brother Alfred; his sister-in-law Pat Black; his sister Evelyn; his brother-in-law Glenn George; his siblings, Billy (Judith Rowland) and Bertha Harris; and his grandson Keith Black.

He is survived by: his children, Debbie Black and Terry Black; his grandchildren, Stephanie Smith (Justy), Johnathan Johnston (Ashley) and Kelli Palmer; and his great grandchildren, Easton Smith, Eli Smith, Indi Palmer, Lincoln Palmer, Owen Johnston and Porter Johnston.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rock Creek Family Church building fund at 300 Rock Creek Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes



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2205 Airport Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913

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2205 Airport Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913

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