Charles L. (Charlie) Black, 69, of Snyder Rd., Titusville, died peacefully at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Black was born November 23, 1944 in Warren, PA. He graduated from Warren High School.
Charlie was a veteran of the Vietnam War having been inducted into the U.S. Army May 19, 1967 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He served with the 101st Airborne Division. Charlie received the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars. He was honorably discharged January 17, 1969 at Oakland, California with the rank specialist fifth class.
He was formerly employed with Conrail for 15 years and later with Lukasiak Construction of Oil City for over 23 years.
Charlie was a life member of Bruce Shorts VFW Post 5958 and Brokenstraw Hunting and Fishing Club. He enjoyed hunting fishing, camping, golfing and spending time with his many family and friends. What he enjoyed most was spending time with his granddaughters.
Survivors include his wife Margaret See Black whom he married July 23, 1966 at Hydetown; a daughter Shelly Proper and her husband Daniel Proper, III, of Titusville; two granddaughters, Grace Proper and Kait Proper of Titusville; a sister Hazel Kabassak and her husband Jim of Spartansburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by eight siblings.
No public visitation will be observed. A private funeral service will be conducted at the convenience of the family from Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home, Inc., 203 E. Main St., Titusville. Interment will be in Curry Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to the family in care of Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home, Inc.
Condolences for the family can be sent to hennesfuneralhome.com.