Paul R. Black, 64, of Green Springs, OH passed away at his home on Saturday, December 21, 2019. He was born June 19, 1955 in Fremont, OH, the son of Burdell and Margie (Koch) Black. He was a 1973 graduate of Clyde High School.
Paul married Stephanie Hofacker on June 21, 1975 at Grace Lutheran Church. He was a Jeep driver at Whirlpool Corporation for forty-two years until he retired in 2015.
Paul was a member of the Clyde Moose and loved sports, including the Cleveland Indians, Boston Celtics, Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns and OSU Buckeyes. He loved having campfires and gardening.
Paul is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Stephanie Black, Green Springs, OH; son, Jarrod (Dawn Adams) Black, Clyde, OH; daughter, Tiffany (Toby) Brock, Green Springs, OH; brother Scott (Linda) Black, Clyde, OH; grandchildren, Eric (Lindsey Flick) Adams, Kyleigh Black, John, Paris, Braxton and Emily Brock; great grandchildren, Alivia and Sophia Adams.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation: Saturday, December 28, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 211 N. Broadway St., Green Springs, OH with a memorial service to follow at 3:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family.
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Lorie Stull
Very sad to hear this, my fondest memories of Paul will be the ones we made at the nascar race in Virgina. The world lost a very food fella but heaven gained a peaceful angle! Fly high Paul you will be missed.❤
Lorie Stull
Very sad to hear this, my fondest memories of Paul will be the ones we made at the nascar race in Virgina. The world lost a very good fella but heaven gained a peaceful angle! Fly high Paul you will be missed.❤
Nikki Well Portillo
I am so sorry for your loss. Paul always made me laugh and smile
Missy Honaker
Stephanie, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Terry & Kim Halbeisen
Stephanie & family,
So sorry for your loss! Thoughts & prayers are with you!
Becky Brooks
Scott and Linda and the Black Family, I am so sorry for your Loss. It is always hard to lose family, but having a person pass during the holidays is even harder. My thoughts are with you
Rosemary Dymond
So sorry for your loss
Faye Langham
Stephanie and family, Scott, Linda and family, prayers and sorry for your loss.
Nancy. Ashcraft
Stef I am so sorry to hear the news of Paul. All my prayers and blessing are with you and your family! God bless you!
Janet I. Grotz
So SORRY Scott and Linda and FAMILIES and friends for the lose of your Brother and at a time of Joy in the air ! YOU are in my thoughts and PRAYERS at this time for healing
Melany Hackenburg
So sorry Stephanie. He was a great guy to work with during those forklift years. Prayers to you & your family.
James/Crystal Marble
Our deepest sympathy. Prayers for healing and comfort. God bless
Paula Robb
Stephanie, So sorry to hear of your loss. I will be praying for all of you in this time of need. You had many years of memories to help keep him with you. May God comfort you all.
Marsha Herbert Bilger
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Haven’ t Seen him in many years but spent time together growing up at family functions. I am his first cousin. Hoped to attend his service but have grandchildren at my house that day. You all have my si cere sympathy.
Denise Black
So very sorry to hear the shocking news of Paul. I have a lot of good memories as cousins growing up. So lucky our parents were a close family and built those bonds. I have been sick and won’t be able to attend the services with my dad and sister. But you are in my prayers Stephanie, Scott, Linda and families.
Linda & Tim Merrill
Stephanie and Paul’s Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thinking of you all, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, may good memories be yours forever. RIP my Friend