Ben Thomas “Tommy” Black, 79, of Barnwell, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 11, 2016.
Born in Bamberg County on April 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Faucia Still Black. He was a retired security guard for Augusta Fiberglass and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2016 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Rommie Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the church.
Survivors include his wife, Shelia B. Black; son, Andy Black of Barnwell; daughter, Julie (Robert) Powell of Orangeburg; grandchild, Victoria Atkinson of Orangeburg; sister, Arie Guess of Blackville; brother, Pat (Janice) Black of Hilda. He was predeceased by a brother, Herman Lloyd Black, and a sister, Sarah B. Guess.
Mole Funeral Home of Barnwell is assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit their online registry at molefh.com.