Benjamin Martin Black

Benjamin Martin Black was born on June 17, 1944 to Louie and Mary Black in De Queen, Arkansas. He passed from this life into the portals of Heaven on February 18, 2026.

Visitation with the family will be from 2:00-3:30 P.M. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, February 23, 2026, at San Jacinto Assembly of God with Billy Snider officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

He married the love of his life, Sharon Davis, on June 5, 1965, at San Jacinto Assembly of God in Amarillo, TX. They were married for 60 years and to this union was born three children; Ross, Gaylene and LaDonna.

Ben loved to sing in various church functions, solos and for funeral services. God blessed him with a beautiful tenor voice and it was an honor for him to use his gifts and his talents in service for the Lord.

He was exposed to trucks at a young age through his dad. This love of trucks enabled him to work for West Texas Equipment Co. 25 years hauling heavy equipment throughout the surrounding areas in the Texas panhandle. He then went to work for L.A. Fuller and Sons as truck superintendent for 13 years organizing truck hauls to various construction sites.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother L.C. Black and one sister, Mary Burkhalter. Father and Mother-in-law, Preston and Nadine Davis, and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Black. Son, Ross Black and wife, Shannon. Daughters, Gaylene Wyant and husband, Johnnie; and LaDonna Stoker and husband, Jeremiah. Three grandsons: Isaac Wyant, Joel Stoker and Gabriel Stoker. Six granddaughters: Ailene Perkey and husband, Korbin; Bailee Strathman and husband, Jerod; Emily Wyant; Allison Johnson and husband, Patrick; Delanie Black and fiancé, Jordan Zunker; and Lillian Stoker. Great grandchildren: Kylo Johnson, Johnnie Perkey, Annie Perkey, Kove Johnson and Charlie Perkey. One brother, Neal Black and wife, Alberta and two sisters: Sandra Tiller and husband, Dan; and Sherry Wilkin and many other family members and friends.

This was one of Ben’s most favorite scriptures: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing. II Timothy 4:7-8