David Alan Black

David Alan Black, age 65 of Greenville, SC, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2023. He was born August 27, 1958, in Broward County, Florida, to Harry Thomas and Martha Ann (Rohal) Black. After graduating from high school, he continued to work in Florida doing construction work and maintenance for condominiums. After marrying Julia (Shearer) in 1985, he moved to Denver, Colorado, hanging drywall as a subcontractor for two years. David felt the need to get some Bible training and then moved his young family (Julia and 6-week-old daughter Rebecca Joy) to Greenville, SC, where Benjamin and Sarah were later born. He acquired work at Gaylord Containers, a corrugated packaging industry, for fifteen years. For the next twenty-five years, he worked for West Rock, a corrugated packaging plant in Piedmont, SC, eventually merging with a plant in Spartanburg, SC. David was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Taylors, SC, for thirty years. He enjoyed sharing that Christ’s death on the cross took away his penalty of sin, placing full trust in Him for the forgiveness of sin. This relationship with Christ began on January 1, 1980, when David was twenty-one years old. His life verse was 2 Corinthians 5:21. “For He (God) made Him (Christ) to be sin for us, Who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him (Christ).” Loved dearly by his wife, three children, five grandchildren, extended family members, coworkers, and church family, David was known for his quick sense of humor, handy man skills, and a generous, compassionate heart. His love for learning and reading allowed him to speak on a variety of subjects and relate with people from all fields of work. David is preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter Madison Grace Shively. He is survived by Julia, his wife of 38 years; their three children – Rebecca (Andrew) Snavely, from Queens, NYC; Benjamin David from Greenville, SC; Sarah Ann (Greg) Shively; grandchildren Hudson Lee Snavely, Elliot Alan Snavely, Payton Andrew Snavely, Tessa Joy Snavely; and brother Roger (Tami) Black, from Greer, SC. The family will receive friends at Faith Baptist Church, 500 W. Lee Road, Taylors, SC, on Thursday, September 7, 1:00-2:45 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 3 pm in the church auditorium. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 14050 E Wade Hampton Blvd, Greer, SC. Condolences can be sent to Julia Black, 212 Roberta Drive, Greenville, SC 29615.

David Alan Black

August 27, 1958 - September 1, 2023