Larry W. Black, 68, of Whittington, died at 4:05 p. m. Monday, March 25, 2013 at his home. Mr. Black was born on October 10, 1944 in McLeansboro, IL the son of Lester Black and Dora Mae (Gaither) Black Cohlmeyer. He married the former Sherry Leonard on November 2, 1985 and she survives. Larry was a retired self-employed painting contractor and was a member of the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in West Frankfort, IL. He was an avid sports fan, especially the St. Louis Cardinals. Larry enjoyed gardening and supplied several others with fresh vegetables each summer. Surviving relatives include his wife, The Rev. Sherry Black, Whittington, three children, DeeDee Marcum, Centralia, Cindy Jones, Kansas City, KS, Kristina Black, Laramie, WY, one step-son, Brandon Teaff, Ft. Riley, KS, seven grandchildren, Jessica Melton, Kevin Marcum, Kyle Marcum, Elisabeth Marcum, Danielle Jones, Damon Jones, Trinity Dotson, fourteen great-grandchildren, three brothers, Ron Black, Greeley, CO, Kennie Black, Decatur, IL, Randy Black, Richview, IL, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Black was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be from 9:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m. Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in West Frankfort. A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 p. m. Saturday at the church with the Revs. Jon Griffin and Sherry Black officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 212 N. Ida St., West Frankfort, IL 62896 or Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Rd., Marion, IL 62959. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.