UPSON COUNTY, GA - Obits William Black Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: LisaGraham32@aol.com Lisa Graham Devoted Father Gone. In Memory of William Black. He was born in Green Co. Nov. 17, 1831. His father taking him to Putnam Co. in 1833, there he lived until the fall of 1840. Thence he come to Upson Co. where he remained until the death angel came on the 13th day of Dec. 1914 and took the spirit to the God that gave it. While he never connected himself with any church yet he proved by his everyday life that he walked with God. He was the father of 10 children, 5 boys and 5 girls. Two boys and three girls preceded him to the Grave, 3 boys and 2 girls are left to mourn. Our loss is his Eternal gain. There were 48 Grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. May it ever be our chief desire to serve the God he served. The funeral was conducted by the former pastor, Rev. W. H. Graham. A Loving & devoted son, Walter S. Black Other- William T. Black- Trice Cemetery 11/17/1831- 12/13/1914 CSA marker Wife- Permelia J. Black 3/14/1839- 1/27/1910 Son- Walter S. Black- Bethany Cemetery 7/4/1870- 8/28/1950