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Ernest S. Black Jr.

Jan. 1, 1932 – April 18, 2018

Ernest S. Black Jr., 86, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center after an extended illness.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ernest Sr. and Pauline (Baith) Black. He was first married to Dorothy Alma Black in 1954 until her passing on Feb. 24, 2002. He then married Jane Medasie on Aug. 14, 2004.

Surviving are his wife, Jane; a daughter, Judy A. Beam and husband, Robert, of Altoona; a son, Michael J. Black and wife, Vesta, of Altoona; two stepsons: David and Johnathan Feather; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; and a sister, Margaret Gairth.

Ernest was a 1950 graduate of Altoona High School and he was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked as supervisor for the parks department for the City of Altoona until his retirement in 1995.

Ernest was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Duncansville, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.

Friends will be received from 2 until the 4 p.m. funeral service Saturday, April 21, 2018, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., Alto-Reste Park, the Rev. Matthew Smart officiating. Interment will be in Alto-Reste Park Cemetery.

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