1984
2015
Zachery John Black, age 30 of Jefferson died suddenly Saturday, March 28, 2015 at home. He was a beloved husband, father, son and brother.
He was born September 9, 1984 in Waynesburg, a son of John William Leroy and Sue Ann Woods Black of Jefferson.
Mr. Black had attended Jefferson-Morgan High School and he had worked as a coal analyst with Miltech Analytical Services, Inc.
He had attended the Calvary Baptist Church in Lippencott.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheelers, carpentry and above all spending time with his family.
On January 22, 2010 he married Billie A. Phillips Black, who survives.
Also surviving in addition to his wife and parents are two children, Grace and Zachery Jr., both at home; a sister, Jenifer Gallagher and her husband Ronald of Waynesburg; paternal grandfather, George Black and step-grandmother Louise Bedillion of Waynesburg; father and mother-in-law Bill and Diane Phillips of Waynesburg; brother-in-law, Joe & Deysha Phillips of Waynesburg; sisters-in-laws, Kim & Bobby Jenkins of Dayton, OH and Crissy & Drew Dudgeon of Union, NJ; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; all whom he loved dearly.
Deceased is a brother, John William Leroy Black II; paternal grandmother, Sandra Kaye Anderson Black; maternal grandparents, Charles William and Mona Lee White Woods, and John Woodrow "Woody" and Marcella Mosholder Basinger.
Family and friends are being received from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2015 in the Jefferson American Legion Post #954, Jefferson, where a memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm with the Rev. Nick Bardo officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made directly to the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Behm Funeral Homes, 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.
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December 3, 2017
John & Sue Black
To our dear boy, Zac. We miss you more & more, with each day that passes, (as we have always missed you & your sister, Jenifer's, brother, Johnny.) Plz, RIP our darling boy. Each breath we take, we breathe for you. we love you. Forever.
May 8, 2017
Mom & Dad
We love & miss you, Zac, more than words can say.
Our hearts still break for you & your brother.
A lot of things has happened since your passing, my darling boy. Two & a half years has passed, my darling. How we continue to live & breathe, without you, here with us, is beyond my knowledge.
Today, I miss you & your brother, Johnny, as I have everyday, since you guys went home.
I ask you, now, to, please, wait for us.
As you know, life goes so fast. Someday, we'll get to be together, again, forever :)
I love you, Zac :) I miss you & Johnny, every day. Your Father does, too.
Your Father's, & my, life changed, completely, as we knew them, when you died, Zac. Our only hope is that you will know us, when you see us, again, someday, my darling boy.
December 27, 2015
Billie Black
I love you and miss you everyday Zac. I am so sad without you baby. God, I would give anything to have you here with us. I know you are in a better place now and are still with us but life will just never be the same. I'll always love you.
September 9, 2015
John & Sue Black
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Zac. We love & miss you more than words say. To all our friends & family: Anyone how would like to place a candle on Zac's 31st birthday cake, in his memory, is welcome to do so tonight,9-09-15, between 7&7:30pm, @ our home in Homeville. We will light the candles, serve the cake & ice cream tubs @ 7:30. No RSVP's needed.
May 14, 2015
joseph stern
Our deepest sympathy to our loved ones. Sue and John Black,Billie,Gracie and Zac Jr. Jennifer and Ron Gallagher and their children Caleb and Taylor. God Bless you all and know we love you and share your loss. Love Joe and Hal
May 13, 2015
Billie Black
Oh Joe, and Hal...there are no words to express how deeply touched I am by the beautiful things you have written to me and my children. We just love and adore you both so much. Thank you so much for your kind words and for being so gracious and understanding in our most devastating time of need. Zac and I always enjoyed our time with you...hanging out, playing games, acting goofy. Zac loved and respected you both as do I and we were so looking forward to visiting again soon so you could see how much Gracie has grown and finally get to meet little Zacy. If you think Gracie looks a lot like Zac, just wait until you see Zacy...he's his mini-me! I feel so blessed and lucky to have two such wonderful and selfless men in me and my children's life...and so proud to call you family. Time may pass and distance may separate us but I want you to know I feel just as close to both of you as if you were right here with us. You are our family...Zac, me, Gracie and little Zacy and always will be. You've always been so welcoming and opened your home and hearts and never once made me feel unloved. And although Zac is gone, our children will grow up knowing their Uncles and how much you meant to their Daddy and I want you both to be as much apart of our babies lives as possible. I know it would make Zac very happy and me as well. I love you both so very much. I always have and I always will.
April 24, 2015
joseph stern
Billie, Hal and I love you and the children very much. I am so very sorry for you and what has happened. Zac will always be alive in our hearts and minds. I wish there was a way we could make it all better for you and everyone else. We love you and always will.You can call us anytime you feel the need to or just want to talk. Love you Uncle Joe and Hal
April 20, 2015
Amanda Darr
Billie, my heart aches for you. I can't imagine how stressful these past few weeks have been for you. Please know I'm here for you, even if I don't have the words to make it better I'm here to listen. Sometimes it helps just to talk. Please don't hesitate to call me, I'm sure your life has been a whirlwind. Praying for you and your kids. Love you!
April 20, 2015
Hi Billie, "Jet" and I shared the same birthday..he will be missed, my utmost condolences to you and your children. Diccuss
April 6, 2015
uncdude07
RIP Zach or as I we knew you better Jet Black 500 on xbox live. You were a good friend and I always enjoyed gaming with you we always had good conversations about everything not just games. I offer my condolences to your family as they are going through a difficult time. I am glad to you knew Jesus and know you're above looking down on us in a much better place. God Bless to all your family!
April 5, 2015
Billie Black
Oh baby, I love you and miss you so much. My heart is so heavy with sadness and pain. I wish so badly you were here with me. Today was such a difficult day without you here with us. It was so hard to get Easter baskets for our kids without you here with me. I think you would've liked what I picked though. I also got them each a special card and stuffed animal for them from us both. A pink bunny for Gracie and a blue one for little Zac. I thought it might help comfort them a little knowing they got something special from their Daddy today since this is our first holiday without you. I made sure they had a nice Easter just like you would have wanted. But no matter what I do, it's just not the same without you. Happy Easter my baby. Gracie, Zacy and I love you so very much and miss you more than anything. I love you my sweet husband and I think about you everyday and miss you every second. I'm just lost without you but I am taking very good care of our babies...giving them all my love and affection and attention and support. As much as my heart and soul ache for you, I am making sure our babies come first like always and will always love and protect them just like you always did for all of us. We created these two precious angels together through our love for each other and I tell them everyday how much their Daddy loved and adored them. I cherish all of our memories together and will never stop loving you even though you are gone. I love you so much baby. I always have and I always will... forever baby. Love, your green eyed angel, Billie
April 5, 2015
Happy Easter, Zac, our dear boy. We love you so much :) Plz, give Johnny a hug & kiss from us & we'll give Billie, Gracie, Little Zac, Jen, Ron, Caleb, and Taylor, a hug & kiss from you :) You know we adore you, Zac. RIP. Mom & Dad. P.S. Your dog, Elsa, is fine. We are looking after her, she loves you so much!
April 3, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers
April 2, 2015
nikki cox
Rip Zack I still can't believe your gone i have so many childhood memories with you and when I think about you it puts a smile on my face I've known you since I remember life your family will b in my prayers watch over your beautiful babies n give ur wife n family strength To get through this you will never be forgotten
April 2, 2015
Life will never be the same without you, baby brother. I love you forever. Love, your sister
April 1, 2015
We love you, Zac. Always & Forever. R.I.P our darling boy. Love, Mom & Dad.
April 1, 2015
John And Sue, I am so sorry to hear about your son Zach. I will be praying for you and Zach's families. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help you.
Love In Christ, Pastor Jim Cannon
April 1, 2015
Pat &Roger Bristor
Thoughts and prayers to John and his family. I am so sorry to hear about your son. May he rest in peace
April 1, 2015
Janet Virgili
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
April 1, 2015
Kathryn Shields
I am so, so, so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
April 1, 2015
Ron Adamson
I am so sorry for your loss John and Sue. You have my most sincere condolences.
April 1, 2015
Heather Bane-Darr
Prayers and condolences to the family. I went to school with Zach and he was always such a nice person, always had a smile. He will be greatly missed.
March 31, 2015
Jessie Henderson
I am so sorry for your loss. My name is Jessie Henderson. Zach and I went to Jefferson high school together. He was a great friend and all together a great person. I am so sorry to his whole family. I know he will be deeply missed by many many people. Again I am very sorry and all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
March 31, 2015
Anthony and Maria Burroughs
We didn't know each other very long but the time we got to know him and hung out was filled with laughter and story telling about our past and the stupid but fun times we had he always talked about how much he loved his kids and wife and how much they ment to him he was a proud father husband and son and his family always came first in his eyes he helped us when no-one else would he was a great guy and I'm glad to say that I had a chance to meet such a good guy and friend I am sorry for his family and all who cared for him and loved him loss
March 31, 2015
Bernadette Davis
My sympathy is with you Sue and John! I am so sorry for your loss! So unexpected. My prayers are with you all!
March 31, 2015
Jen Greene
I'm so sorry for ur loss.
March 31, 2015
tammy hayes
Sorry for your lose prayers are with you and your family
March 31, 2015
Jamie Fears
Sorry for your loss
March 31, 2015
Sharon Evosevich
Billie, My deepest sympathies to you and your children. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 31, 2015
Mike & Debbie Humiston
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We will pray for your family. If we can
be of some service to you and your family we are here.
March 31, 2015
Darren Farries
Dear sue & family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Even though he is sadly no longer with you, he will forever live on in the hearts & memories of those he loved & cherished.
May he rest in peace.
March 31, 2015
Billie Black
Oh Zac, my wonderfully sweet husband. I love you and miss you so much. For 14 years you have been my world, my soul mate. Words cannot explain the sadness ripping through my heart with you not here with me. I will love and protect our babies and do everything I can to make sure they have the life we always planned for them. I know you will be watching over us and every time I look into their beautiful eyes I will find comfort in knowing that a part of you is looking back at me. Oh baby, how could this happen? I need you so badly, I love you so much. I would give anything to have you here with me. I miss you so much and I always will. From the first moment we met you had my heart and you forever will. Love your wife, Billie
March 31, 2015
all our love and hugs to Gracie and her family from the driver and all her friends on the school bus
March 31, 2015
Zachery ,what can i say ,it's a shock ,you were like a brother to me ,and i loved you has such ,you always treated me with respeck ,and never put me down ,i will miss you and your sprit.you will always be here with your uncle and i .we had some great times with you and billie,will never forget those times,rest in peace my brother ...to your family ,you all are in our prayers ,billie we love you so much ,and sue,john,jen ,gracie and little zack whome we never met .god keep you all safe and watch over you all..Rest in peace brother..
March 30, 2015
Debbie Studt
I was saddened to hear of Zach's passing. So very sorry for your loss. Lifting you all in prayer. May God give you peace. Love & sympathy, Debbie Studt
March 30, 2015
Jana
Rest in Peace may God watch over his family in their time of need
March 30, 2015
Russell & Kim Adamson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 30, 2015
Loretta Collins
I am so very sorry. In my heart and prayers.
March 30, 2015
The Farabee's (Your neighbors)
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are only a few steps away if you need anything. *Hugs*
March 30, 2015
Shane and Tara Evosevich
You have our deepest sympathies during this tough time. May God be with you all as you find the strength to deal with such a terrible loss.
March 30, 2015
Autumn Leech
Aunt Sue, Uncle John, and Billie, I am so sorry for your loss. I miss Zac already, but I've heard nothing but good stories about him from childhood friends over the past few days. He is so loved.
March 30, 2015
JENN RUBLE
JOHN,SUE,JEN,BILLIE,GRACIE AND ZACH JR,
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,PRAYING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!! IF YOU GUYS NEED ANYTHING AT ALL PLEASE LET ME KNOW. GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU.
March 30, 2015
Tina Taylor
Sue Ann and family, I was so saddened to hear about Zack May God Bless you all with comfort and peace.
March 30, 2015
Pat Gallagher
God bless each of the family members for their loss. In this difficult time please remember god needs good people too. Prayers for all family members and Lord please give them strength to let Zach go to the most peaceful part of his life
March 30, 2015
Beth Caldwell
My deepest sympathy, Dear lord please be with his family and friends during this great period of such a tragic lossFather wrap your loving arms around this family and comfort them in Jesus's name Amen
March 30, 2015
Donna Corl
I'm sorry to hear for your loss .
My prayers are with you .
March 30, 2015
Nathaniel Nakonechni
Our deepest sympathy...We are here for you alway's...So very sorry for your loss...Love you all...Alway's in our thoughts and prayers...Zach was a great friend,brother,husband,uncle,and father...He will be missed dearly...R.I.P. Jet...Love the Nakonechni's
March 30, 2015
Brandi Newman (Cooley)
Deepest sympathy
March 30, 2015
nancy teegarden
my heart goes out to you during this time.my prayers are with you.
March 30, 2015
Charlotte & Roy Tedrow
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Your all in our prayers and thoughts.
March 30, 2015
Tammy Hareford
I am so sorry this is happening but know we are sending lots of Love and hugs to you all, you are in our thoughts and prayers!! Aunt Florence and family!!!
March 30, 2015
Melissa (Orndoff) Phillips
I am so sorry for ur loss. Ur family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rip Zac
March 30, 2015
Jennifer Huffman
Deepest and heartfelt sympathy. God Bless you and your entire family.
March 30, 2015
James Black
We all miss and love you big cuz till we meet again I love you..
March 30, 2015
rosa burke
sorry for your loss praying for the family
March 30, 2015
Renee Ryneer
Rest in Peace. Sweet Angel ..
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