Johnny “Pepaw” Black
Johnny Lee Black, 70, of Hockley, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Hockley.
Born August 26, 1953, in Corona, California, Johnny is the son of Mary Jean Black and Morton Gerald Black. He had many hobbies, including fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandkids.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Black; son, Kyle Black and wife, Madison Black; granddaughter, Ainsley Black; daughter, Jennifer Clepper and husband, Ricky Clepper; granddaughters, Avery and Mackenzie Clepper; daughter, Bailey Todd and husband, Brandon Todd; grandson, Oliver Todd; son, Landon Sparks; and multiple nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Jean and Morton Gerald Black; brother, Gerald Black; and best friend, Jerry Goetzman.
A gathering of Mr. Black’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with his funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Grayburg Baptist Church, 17480 Roadway, Sour Lake. His interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery, Sour Lake, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kyle Black, Ricky Clepper, Brandon Todd, Justin Ard, Keith Phillips and Kevin Peoples.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Grayburg Baptist Church
- 17480, Roadway, Sour Lake, TX, 77659,
- January 20, 2024
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Funeral Service
Grayburg Baptist Church
- 17480, Roadway, Sour Lake, TX, 77659,
- January 20, 2024
- 11:00 am
Interment
Rosedale Cemetery
- 635, Old Beaumont Road, Sour Lake, Texas, 77659,
- January 20, 2024
I was deeply saddened to hear of Johnny’s passing. It was such a privilege to know him and his brother Jerry during my younger years. I have fond memories of Johnny. He pitched line Nolan Ryan and drove a car like Ricky Bobby. He was a strong faithful and run loving guy man fun-loving guy who also possessed a gentle spirit. When I watched his video tribute, I was not surprised that the story of his life reflected a total commitment to family, God and neighbor. What an incredible man!
Dear Sue and Family, I’ll be thinking of and praying for all of you tomorrow as you say “See you later!” to Johnny! May your hearts be comforted and strengthened in knowing Johnny had a retirement plan that lasts for eternity. I think about his homecoming and, as the song goes, can only imagine who and what he must be seeing. It is obvious in the video Johnny greatly loved his family. His family greatly loved him. It goes without saying; He will be greatly missed! Until then cuz…
Johnny and Jerry lived across the street from me in Amelia- They both were very nice guys-but sometimes l
they liked to torture me-all in fun !
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers .
I went to school with Johnny starting in the 6th grade at Amelia Elementary in Beaumont, going all the way through Forest Park. Johnny was a whale of a baseball player and he continued his love for baseball by switching over to slow pitch softball after high school. Johnny played for some of the best slow pitch softball teams from this area who also were some of the best in the state of Texas. He swatted countless home runs while playing for numerous years. Johnny was a likeable guy going through school, and even though he was an accomplished athlete, he maintained the posture of being “just one of the guys”. I haven’t seen Johnny in probably 25 years, but I’m sure he was still the same good man.
Sending prayers for comfort & peace during this trying time. Johnny was truly a loving servant of our Lord. May you all find comfort in the many lives he enriched. I know his Mom, Dad & brother welcomed him into heaven with open arms. All my love to Sue & family.
With deepest sympathy and love for Sue and her family. Your ol’ neighbor and childhood friend, Brenda (Wood) Shaddox