Roy M. Black Obituary
The memory of Roy M. Black of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on February 1, 2026 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roy M. Black to pay them a last tribute.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Roy leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Arthur "Slim" and Florence Francis Richards Black. He is survived by: his wife Darlene Jean Jones Dedman; his children, Rebecca Clark of Mendota, IL, Roy "Casey" Black of Decatur, IL, Daniel McClee Black of Powell Butte, OR, Deanna Carol Black-Royer of Mt. Zion, IL and Craig Milton Dedman of Harristown, IL; and his siblings, James (Sandy) of Bondville, IL, Mary Black of Stiles, IL and Ann Whitaker of Monrovia, IN.. He is also survived by 9 grandkids.
