Samuel Coy Eugene Black Jr., 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on March 23, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

He was born in Cherokee County, SC, son of the late Samuel Coy Eugene Black Sr. and Sally Moore Black and was preceded in death by a brother, Calvin, and sisters, Goldie, Jean, Joyce, Almer, Mert, and Shirley. Coy retired from Kings Mountain Country Club where he worked in grounds maintenance. He also worked for the City of Kings Mountain in the water and sewer department for over 20 years. Coy loved being outdoors, He enjoyed fishing, camping, and working with horses. Coy always loved helping his best friend, Scott Neisler, with the 4th of July Celebrations with the city of Kings Mountain, by assisting with the fireworks display. He loved spending time with his many grandchildren and was a wonderful husband a father to his family, and dedicated friend to many.

SURVIVORS: Wife: Judy Bailey Black, of the home

Children: Sammy Black, Shelby, NC, Michelle Burkhart (Kevin), Shelby, NC, Martha "Mott" Black (David Scruggs), Kings Mountain, NC, and Chris Black (Richard Titus) Blacksburg, SC

Grandchildren: Dustin, Wesley, Chelsie, Lisa, Miranda, Lil Coy, Megan, Kelsie, Zora, Jada, and Miley

Siblings: D.C. Black (Diane), Elmer Black (Margaret), and Darrell Black (Frances), Jane Owens (Scott)

14 Great Grandchildren

VISITATION: Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home followed by a Graveside Service at Mountain Rest Cemetery officiated by Reverend Kevin Burkhart

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA