Charles I. ("Chuck") Black, 92, passed away Friday morning, February 22, 2013. Born on January 14, 1921, Chuck grew up in El Dorado, Arkansas, attended the University of Tennessee Medical School in Memphis, Tennessee, where he met Jean Scantland. They were married on June 21, 1943. After graduating from medical school, he served in the United States Army and later moved to New Orleans for his dermatology residency. In 1951, Chuck and Jean settled in Baton Rouge where they raised their family and he practiced dermatology for forty years. He is survived by Jean, his wife of 69 years, three children and their spouses Dr. Brad Black and his wife Cindy, Dr. Allen Black and his wife Claudia, and Janis Swyers and her husband Hardy. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Jennifer Black, Daniel Black and wife Faye, Dr. Andrew Black and wife Dawn, Travis Black and wife Erin, Brett Brantley and wife Liz, Kristen Brantley Carney and husband Lee and Lauren Brantley Kees and husband Ben and 6 great grandchildren Bretton and Phoebe Brantley, Brantley and Ryland Carney, Benjamin Kees and Julian Black. Chuck was a long time member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and elder and was active in the Medical Benevolence Foundation, the East Baton Rouge Parish Medical Society and numerous dermatology organizations. Pallbearers will be Brett Brantley, Andrew Black, Travis Black, Daniel Black, Lee Carney and Ben Kees. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 25, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church, 762 North Blvd. from 9:00 AM until service at 11:00 AM.. Burial will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Hospice of Baton Rouge. Arrangements with Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., (225) 383-6831.
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My sympathy to Jean and family on the death of Chuck Black, friend and travelling companion with Jean, of my husband Dr. Fox Miller and me from 1964. Our first trip was to Mexico with the North American Clinical Dermatological Society and many more happy travels to Europe and South America also sponsored by NACDS.
Mary Jane Miller
March 5, 2013
Allen, Brad and Family; My strong prayers are with you all. Dr. Chuck was a unique person that had a true "bed-side manner" that could make you smile while he cut a plantar wart off. His pleasentness is something I remember. But, the quality of his sons is proof of his being a good man and dad.
May GOD comfort you all and I will remember him in prayer.
Dorian Heroman
February 27, 2013
So sorry to hear about Mr. Black, he was a wonderful man and I am sending my deepest sympathies to Lauren, Ki, Mrs. Janice, Dr. Johnny and the rest of the family. Love you all.
Lesley Sanchez
February 26, 2013
Janice, Mrs. Black, and family,
I was saddened to hear of Dr. Black's passing. He was a good and kind man and took great care of me and my Dad for many years. May he rest in peace.
Belinda Carter Sanchez
February 26, 2013
Sorry to hear about the loss of Dr.Black, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was our neighbor and friend, and we will miss him.
Skip D'Amico
February 25, 2013
Sorry to hear of the lost of Mr. Black. The Bible tells us “Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.”. One of the principal ways to draw close to God is thorough prayer. Do not underestimate its value!
Angela
February 24, 2013
Dear Mrs. Black and Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of Dr. Black. I recall years ago serving with him on the church boards and seeing what a fine man he was. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Hampden R. White
February 22, 2013
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