Wilburn Eugene Black

Wilburn E. Black, 66, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011, in a Chattanooga hospital. He was of the Christian faith and attended Victory Lane Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgetta Black in 2009; parents, John and Ollie Rogers Black; and sister, Carolyn Thomason. He is survived by his children, Terry E. Black of Cleveland and Lori A. Cook and husband, Greg of Macon, GA; three grandchildren: Chastin Cook, Landry Cook and Eben Cook all of Macon, GA; one sister, Martha Callahan; two brothers, Ricky Black and wife, Glenda; and Tony Black all of Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2011 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with the Reverends W.C. Vaughn and Leonard Dodson officiating. Interment will follow in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with his CB friends: “American Dream” Roger Cissom, “Thunderbolt” Bobby Cissom, “Hot Rod” Dave Cagle, “Little Cannonball” Bruce Maynard, “Clyde” Dean Herron and “Shonce” Lonnie Raines serving as pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Black family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.