MAIDEN, N.C. - Gary Keith Black, age 76, of Maiden passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Conover Nursing and Rehab in Conover.

Born July 14, 1948 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late William Worth and Fredda Hallene Cline Black. He was a member of Mays Chapel Methodist Church. Gary was a veteran and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. Gary retired from CommScope in Catawba as a cable transport dispatcher.

In addition to his parents, brother-in-law, Jerry D. Yount preceded him in death.

Left to cherish his memory are twin sons Jeremy Black and wife Kelly of Newton, Jason Black and wife Heather of Maiden; four grandchildren Raegan Black, Camden Black, Caleb Black, Hannah Black; sister  Phyllis Ann Yount of Conover; brother Edsel Black and wife Sherry of Catawba.

A special thank you to the staff at Conover Nursing and Rehab for the exceptional care given to Gary.

The funeral service was held Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Mays Chapel Methodist Church in Maiden with Rev. Byron Alexander officiating.

Burial followed in the church cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Post 544.

The family received friends prior to the service from 2-2:45 p.m. at the church.

Memorials may be made to: Mays Chapel Methodist Church, 1707 Mays Chapel Church Rd., Maiden, NC 28650

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Burke Mortuary of Maiden, N.C. is serving the Black family.