~ IN MEMORY ~
Marjorie Pinson Black, wife of DL Capt. Reuben
Black
November 17, 1936 ~ February 6, 2019
Word has reached our group, this news with the passing of
Marjorie ‘Marge’ Pinson Black, wife of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta
Air Lines pilot Captain Reuben Black. Marge is survived by her husband Reuben,
their children, their grand- and great grandchildren plus many other dear
friends and family members. Services for Marge were held yesterday in
Gainesville, Georgia.
To view Marjorie’s obituary online and to share memories,
please visit
For those wishing to send a personal note, condolences may be
sent to Captain Black
c/o Arbor Terrace Assisted Living, 170 Marilyn Farmer Way,
Athens GA 30606-3141.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary.........Marjorie Joyce Pinson Black died peacefully
on Wednesday, February 6th, surrounded by her family. She was 82.
Marge was born on November 17th, 1936, one of three daughters
of Lester and Cora Pinson. She lived in Chicopee Village, Georgia, graduated as
valedictorian from Gainesville High School, and earned a degree in education
from North Georgia College.
She married her sweetheart, Reuben Black, on June 9th, 1957.
Marge and Reuben's greatest joy was spending time with their grandchildren, most
notably during their 26 years hosting Grancamp week, with a different theme
every summer.
Marge dedicated her life to mentoring and supporting others
through Friendship Force International and numerous community and church
programs. She and Reuben hosted several international students in their home,
forging long-lasting relationships that continue to this day.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister and
brother-in-law, Merle and Lewis Gaines. She is survived by her husband of nearly
62 years, Reuben Black; her sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Steve Mooney;
her children and their spouses, Kathy and Roger Stansell, Patti and Robby Pitts,
Jeff and Robyn Black, Tim Black and Patricia Babuka, and Baris Savas; thirteen
grandchildren and their spouses; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February
9, 2019 in the Chapel of Memorial Park North Riverside, 989 Riverside Drive,
Gainesville, Georgia, 30501. A reception celebrating Marge's life will follow at
the home of Baris Savas and Christina White.
She loved all kinds of flowers but would also be honored by
contributions made in her memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for
Parkinson's Research at michaeljfox.org.
Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Dr.
770-297-6200
Gainesville,Georgia 30501 in charge of
arrangements.
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