Joseph Black

January 2, 1927 - December 30, 2021

We Celebrate the life and memory of Joseph Black 94 whose death occurred on Thursday, December 30,2021 at Riverview Health Care Center. Joseph was born on January 2,1927, a native of Savannah, Georgia. The only child of the late Ms. Alice Black. After the death of his beloved mother, he was raised by his aunt the late Mrs. Edna Ward. He was educated in Chatham County Public School System. As a young man he gained employment at Union Camp, now International Paper as a machinist. Retiring after 42 years of service. At a young age also under the guardianship of his grandmother, the late Patience Black, he joined as member of St Phillip Monumental AME Church. He was preceded in death by his mother Alice Black, Aunt Edna Ward, and wife the late Lauretta Singleton Black. Joseph was a devoted and loving family man. He leaves to mourn four children, Angela Black of Riverdale Ga, Althea Jackson of Savannah GA, Vincent Black of Hampton GA., and Joseph Black (Sonia) of Statesboro GA. Seven stepchildren, Linda Singleton, Tonya Singleton and Ronald Singleton all of Savannah GA. Arthur Allen (Brenda) of Savannah GA. Connie Kennedy (Leroy), of Savannah GA. Sylvia Lamb (Ronald) of Marilyn and Debra Jones of Savannah GA. Loving cousins Rosa L. Campbell, Janie Goodine and Abraham Scott all of Savannah GA. A number of grandchildren and great - grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews’ relatives, and friends. Mask are mandatory for the services