John Wayne Black Sr. Obituary
In loving memory of John Wayne Black Sr. of Gladewater, Texas, born in New London, Texas, who departed this world on July 4, 2025 at the age of 89. John Wayne leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his grandsons, Jace Black and Andrew Gidley; his great grandchild Sunni James Gidley; his son-in-law Bobby Rogers; and his siblings, Georgie Beasley, Mary Wanda Benge and Shirley Strong.
He is survived by: his wife Jo Ann Black; his children, Lana LeMay (Doug), Cheri Mitchell (Bill), John W. Black Jr. and Connie Lange (Dale); his siblings, Patsy Black and George H. Black; his grandchildren, Jodi Gidley (Billy), John Ben Rogers (Stefanie), Jonathan Lange (Audrey), Jarrett Lange (Reno), Jordan Henson Alexis Gullatt (Chad), Alana Cox, Cruz Cox, Jacob LeMay and Jordon Hille (Spencer); his great grandchildren, Remington Lange, Wylder Gidley, Ruby Kate Lange, Brantley Rogers, Rayla Lange, Emersyn Henson, Holden Henson, Alyssa Lange, Jonah Lange and Hayes Henson; and his great great grandchild Aspen Gullatt (River Lange).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 1444, Gladewater, Texas 75647.
