Ronald Wayne Black

Ronald Wayne Black, age 58 passed away on Wednesday, May 4th, at his residence in Clarksville, TN. He was born on May 24th, 1957 in Clarksville to the late Carney and Opal Eads Black. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Opal Dee Lamison; brother Stanley Black and an infant brother; sister Delores Hood, and one grandchild.

He was employed as an auto mechanic, as well as working construction. He was baptized and a member of First Canaan Baptist Church in Palmyra, TN.

He is survived by his wife, Emma Schaffer Black; son Duwayne Scott Black; daughters Brandy Booth (Chris), Tammy Hobbs (Nathan) all of Clarksville; daughter Erin Bates of Tullahoma; adopted son Jesse Francis; and sister Deborah Sampson of Clarksville. He is also survived by ten grandchildren.

Arrangements entrusted to Gateway Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 335 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be left at www.gatewayfh.com.