Mr. Paul Bryan Black passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017. An educator, wisecracker, friend-to-strangers, husband, father, grandfather, great -grandfather, and baby brother to five siblings, he was born June 21, 1934 to Benjamin Black and Mae Black in Greenwood, SC.

Paul's father was a Methodist minister who traveled the state and taught him devotion to the Lord, gentleness, compassion and forgiveness. All were assets that served Paul well in his pursuit of a career in education and in his desire to teach and help others. After graduating high school in the Parker District in 1952, he received a bachelor's degree in business from Wofford in 1956, a master's degree in education from Furman in 1968, and a M.Ed. from Clemson University in 1975.

Paul was coach of the basketball and football teams at D.R. Hill Junior High School in Duncan from 1956-66, principal of Reidville Elementary from 1966-1976 and of Duncan Elementary from 1976-1994. He was beloved by the communities he served for his generosity and dedication.

For his commitment to coaching, Paul was voted into the Byrnes High School Hall of Fame. After retiring from education, he embarked on a career as an insurance salesman with Colonial Life.

Paul's death is softened by his profound faith in the Lord and the knowledge that he rests peacefully in heaven, where, as his wife Linda says, "He will be an asset."

He is survived by Linda Keller Black (his wife of 61 years), sons Frederick Bryan Black (Betty Anne) and Benjamin Keller Black (Sandy), grandchildren Virginia Anne Black, Kathryn Black Moore (Will), Paul Bryan Black II, and Ann Keller Black, and great-granddaughter Charlotte Ann Moore. He is predeceased by two sisters: Evangeline Black Blackwell and Jean Black Langston and is survived by brother John Black and sister Mary Black Moorer.

A memorial service officiated by the Rev. David Surrett and Pastor, Clay Faulk, will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at 12:00 p.m., at Lee Road United Methodist Church followed by visitation. Graveside Service will be held prior to memorial service at Nazareth Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Moore, SC at 10:00 am.

Memorials may be made to GHS Children’s Hospital, 300 E. McBee Ave. Suite 503 Greenville, SC 29601. Condolences can be shared at www.mackeymortuary.com

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Published by MyCentralJersey on Dec. 30, 2017.

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Larry Moore

January 4, 2018

I still remember his wit and compassion. My prayers and condolences are with you.

Scott and Lauri Owens

January 4, 2018

Mrs. Linda Black and family, me and my husband cooked at Annie Mae's Homecooking. Mr. Black would come every day to get lunch for y'all. Our hearts are totally broke in half for your lose. He was such a mess. He will be so greatly missed. Prayers lifted for you all.

Alf Sr. and Mary McGinnis

January 3, 2018

Llnda and family, Alf Sr. and Paul have crossed paths since Wofford College. Paul was a special person. Alf admired his strength, compassion and wit.
May our dear Lord give you and your family strength as you carry on for Paul. In Christian love, Alf Sr. and Mary McGinnis and family

January 3, 2018

My mother Gladys Anderson taught 5th grade at Reidville Elementary, and she loved Mr. Paul Black. He was such a comfort and support to her when my sister Bennie Sue was killed in a wreck in 1972. Our sympathy and prayers are with the family. Mom retired about the time Mr. Black left Reidville.
Pat A. Rogers (Greenville, SC)

Jan Bene

January 3, 2018

My deepest sympathies to Linda, Bryan, Ben and the entire Black Family. Paul was a wonderful, caring man, cherished by all who knew him and will be greatly missed but never forgotten. My thoughts, prayers and love to you all.

Carl & Linda Blackston

January 3, 2018

Bryan and family, accept our heartfelt condolences in the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you make the walk today. May God bless you and give your families grace beyond imaginable.
Carl and Linda Blackston

Kathy Good

January 2, 2018

Linda, Ben, and Bryan. Know that I had PB as my Jr. High PE teacher and again as principal at Duncan Elementary. He was a delightful person who loved children and people. I have extremely fond memories of the times that I spent with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My love! Kathy Dickson Good

January 2, 2018

I am an aunt to Sandy and Ben Black. It was a pleasure to meet Paul and to have Ben in our family.
All my love to the entire Black family. I know he will be terribly missed by all the people he influenced and loved. Nancy Thompson

Mrs. Cindy Rowe Waddell

January 2, 2018

He was a wonderful man and principal at Reidville Elementary. He will be greatly missed.
Praying for his family.

Lisa Harling

January 1, 2018

Such a funny guy. He could always make me smile. He will be missed.

Mark Pace

January 1, 2018

Paul was a special man, and a good friend. It's been many years since I have talked with him, but will never forget the time I spent with him, and the respect I had for him, while we were with Colonial Life.

God's Speed, Paul. RIP.

Our deep Condolences to Linda & Family.

-Mark & Claudia Pace

Jackie Massey

January 1, 2018

So sorry to hear of Mr. Black's passing, he was a good man and The best principal Duncan Elementary ever had. All three of my children had him as their principle. My condolences to his family.

January 1, 2018

So sorry to hear about your dad. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Susan McMillan and Kevin Temple

Sylvia Haley

January 1, 2018

Bryan, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. What a beautiful obituary. I feel like I knew him. God called a lot of His servants home this year, didn't he? May you and your family have the peace that passes all understanding during these difficult days.
Sylvia Haley

Mary Ann Powell Kirby

January 1, 2018

Dear Linda and all Children , Grandchildren and Great Grand Chilldren ,
Our Family Loved "Coach "Black ! He was my Basketball Coach in DR Hill and encouraged all who was lucky on this Earth to have known Paul! He would stop by our Insurance Office when he was " An Insurance Man". His Love for you Linda and all the Children will be as close to you as your heartbeats! He was the Principal at Reidville Elementary and Our Children representing another generation was honored to know him and share his excitement of all Awards there ! His Humor was wonderful and he Enjoyed his life ! We will see Paul again in Heaven. We are sure Paul Is a Coach in Heaven and we want to Play on Paul's Team ! Love, Monty and Mary Ann Powell Kirby

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