>From Yhe Oak Ridger 3 Feb 2004 Jeffrey Michael Black, 46, Ruby Lee Green, 82, of LaFollette, K.O. Pearson, 77, of Oak Ridge, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Jeffrey Michael Black, 46, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at his home in Oakland, Calif. Born Sept. 14, 1957, in Oak Ridge, he was the son of Colleen Black of Oak Ridge and the late Clifford H. Black. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School, Jefferson Junior High School and graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1975. After graduation, Mr. Black pursued a career in art, studying in Nashville, Atlanta, Ga., and San Francisco, Calif. Mr. Black was a sculptor. According to his family, he recycled trash from the streets - auto parts, hair rollers, plastic bottles, cardboard, bits of paper, and discarded trinkets and toys - into hotels, churches, banks, terminals, restaurants and historical citys capes. Many of his works are based on the historic past, while others are a bit whimsical and strictly imaginary. His family said all of his art is environmentally correct and his aim was to help clean up the environment by turning trash into art. His family said he had a knack for scavenging and finding discarded objects along city streets and byways. He would gather his objects d'art on his early morning walks around Union Square, Nob Hill, the Mission District, Richman District, Market Square and the Tenderloin. His finds were then cleaned, taped and glued together, using a process he called "Taper Mache," his family said. He taped, glued and painted the trash into a mixed media of brightly colored sculpture that he wired and lit from within. According to his family, one of his favorite sculptures, "The Columbia," stands six feet tall and is standing in his mother's sunroom. It was a gift for her 70th birthday. His family said the giant sculpture is the focal point of the room, and became the first of his series of San Francisco's historical hotel sculptures. His family said he was always interested in history and art and he loved the history and architecture of large cities, having grown up in Oak Ridge where the history started during World War II, and the tallest building in town was the old practice fire tower. In addition to his mother, Mr. Black is survived by seven brothers and sisters, David Black of Nashville, Suzanne and Pete Angelini of Oak Ridge, Becky Adams of Knoxville, Jennifer and Malcolm Burman of Atlanta, Mary Tara and Don Warner of Northport, Maine, Cliff and Nora Kidd Black of Tucson, Ariz., and Jayne Massoumi of Sarasota, Fla. He is also survived by eight nieces, Lena Adams of Knoxville, Isabella Angelini Stewart of Livermore, Calif., Haley Warner, Sierra Warner, Savannah Warner and Starr Warner, all of Northport, Soraya Massouni and Mariah Massouni, both of Sarasota; four nephews Joseph Angelini of Oak Ridge, Michael Adams of Boston, Mass., and Montana Burman and Kansas Burman, both of Atlanta; two grandnieces, Kaylan Adams Sudbury of Knoxville and Ariella Stewart of Livermore; and by one grandnephew, Dario Stewart of Livermore. A graveside service will be held in Livermore at a later date. The family requests that any memorials be in the form of contributions to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 327 Vermont Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Wilson Family Funeral Chapel in Livermore is in charge of arrangements. Ruby Lee Green, 82, of LaFollette, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at Autumn Healthcare Center in Knoxville. She was a member of The Hill and Valley Garden Club, Home Demonstration Club and the Campbell County Historical Society. She was also a 4-H volunteer and a Pink Lady with the LaFollette Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Green was a Protestant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. Green, and by two sons, Boyd Green Sr. and Elmer Wayne Green. Mrs. Green is survived by her daughter-in-law, Wanda Green of Oak Ridge; two grandsons, Jason Green and wife, Amanda, of Kingston, and Lynn Green and wife, Cynthia, of Lenoir City; her granddaughter, Terri Lynn Davis of Kennesaw, Ga.; seven great-grandchildren, Ashley Green, Elizabeth Green, Samantha Green and Allison Green, all of Lenoir City, Chloe Green and Daryn Green, both of Kingston and Leslie Davis of Kennesaw; two sisters-in-law, Juanita Robbins of LaFollette and Beatrice Thompson of Clinton; and by several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The funeral will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, in the chapel of Walters Funeral Home in LaFollette. Family and friends will meet for burial at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Fincastle Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. K.O. Pearson, 77, of Oak Ridge, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born April 29, 1926, in Lake County, he was the son of O'Neal and Rowena Kirk Pearson. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy. He was a graduate of Tennessee Technological University, where he majored in mechanical engineering. He was a registered professional engineer and a member Faith Masonic Lodge No. 756. He was a long-time attendee of First Baptist Church. In 1985, Mr. Pearson retired from the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant. Mr. Pearson is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janice Pearson, a retired teacher from Glenwood Elementary School; a brother, Ted Pearson and wife, Linda, of Thompson Station; a sister-in-law, Marilyn Pearson of Tiptonville; a brother-in-law, Charles Bray and wife, G.G., of Jackson; and by several nieces and nephews. A Masonic service will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at Weatherford Mortuary led by members of Faith Masonic Lodge No. 756. The funeral will follow at 8:15 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Ray Lloyd officiating. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Anderson Memorial Gardens on the Oliver Springs Highway in Clinton. The family requests that any memorials be in the forms of contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. ============================================ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG Count no day lost in which you have waited your turn, took only your share and sought advantage over no one.