David Allen Black

On the 18th day of November, 1942,God blessed the union of the late Slyvan D. Black and the late Eleanor P. McDuffie Black with the birth of their first son, David Allen

Black in Decatur,Illinois.The family later moved to Warrensburg, Illinois when David was still a young child, David grew up in a family of two older sisters, and four younger brothers.

David was baptized at a young age. He completed elementary

school and high school, and at the young age of 18, David joined the United States Air Force. Upon completion of military service, David relocated to Champaign/Urbana, Illinois. His

significant employment was as an organized labor union leader.

After several years in this capacity, he was able to enroll in Parkland College, followed by successfully completing his undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Eastern Illinois University.

David was wholeheartedly committed to counseling individuals who sought the support and guidance of someone who had

experienced the hardships of growing up in a working class

family system, as well as those who were seeking a counselor who had the skills, knowledge, humor, and genuine commitment to providing clients with the tools they need to confront and manage the challenges they might very well need the to assist them in finding their footing if and when they need such support. David Allen Black leaves to cherish his

love, his authentic caring, concern, and humor.David leaves Janet D.Carter-Black, his devoted wife of 42 years, Barbara, the wonderful woman who embraced and trusted Jan to play a part in our amazing daughter ’Melissa Smith’s life, his three remarkable grandchildren, Christopher, Sarah, Alexis and her

husband Cody who are the proud parents of the beautiful new great grandson. 

A celebration of life will commence at 12:00 noon Friday August 23, 2024 at Leek and sons funeral home 1215 W. Bradley Ave., Urbana. A visitation will begin at 11:00 AM until the time of the service.

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