Rea C. Black

1929 - 2010

Rea C. Black obituary, 1929-2010, Independence, MO

BORN

1929

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home & Cremation Services

11924 East 47th Street

Kansas City, Missouri

Rea Black Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 16, 2010.

Rea Chandler Black, 81, of Independence, MO went to his heavenly home Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Born January 9, 1929 in Rich Hill, MO Rea was a graduate of Rich Hill High School class of 1947 and a Veteran of the Korean War serving with the 65th Engineer Combat Battalion. He was united in marriage to Norma Jean Caton of Nevada, MO on August 18, 1954. They moved to the Kansas City area in 1956. Rea was proud to be a charter member of Pebble Creek Assembly of God Church in Kansas City, MO. He was a former member of the Grandview, MO City Council. He was employed by Bendix, Allied Signal and Honeywell as a Senior Production Control Planner and retired after 34 years of service. Rea lived a life of integrity, honesty and true compassion for others. His greatest joy in life was his love for his Lord, family and friends. Rea was the son of George and Ethel Black who preceded him in death as well as eight brothers and sisters. Affectionately known by his loved ones as PaPaw and Pops, Rea is survived by his wife, Norma and two daughters, Joni Clouse and Jean Lilly of Independence, MO. Also surviving are five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and two very special sons-in- law, George Lilly and Greg Clouse. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, Friday September 17th at the McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Saturday September 18th at the Pebble Creek Assembly of God located at 13800 E. 51st St. KCMO with burial following at 4:30pm in Robinson Cemetery in Rich Hill, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pebble Creek Assembly of God Building Fund. Condolences may be left at www.mcgilleysheil.com. McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home, 11924 E. 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64133, (816) 353-6555 Published in Kansas City Star on September 17, 2010.

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September 17, 2010

Vicky Walsh

Norma, I am so sorry for your loss. Rae was the best example of a true Christian Man. His gentle, caring and encouraging ways will be missed by so many. You are in my prayers. God bless, Vicky Walsh

September 17, 2010

Norma and family, To know Rea was to love him. He has a special place in our hearts. The testimony he left will always be an inspiration to all. You are in our prayers,he is with the Lord. Jean and Bob Jaquess

September 17, 2010

Jean, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father, I know how difficult that is. Just know that you are in my prayers through this difficult time. Linda Denker (Reagan)

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