Charles Ewell Black, 88, of Van Vleck, Texas died July 19, 2023 in Bay City, Texas.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vivian Marie Black; son Jeffrey Wayne Black of San Antonio, Texas; son Michael Craig Black of Van Vleck, Texas; nephew William Emory Black, Jr. of Houston, Texas; niece Marie Elizabeth Black of San Antonio, Texas and nephew Rodney Ray Black (Nadia) of Castle Rock, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Robert E. and Lois E. Black of Markham, Texas; sister Wilda Black age 11, brothers Robert "Bob" E. Black, Jr. of Markham, Texas and William "Billy" E. Black (Claire) of Houston, Texas.

Charlie grew up in Markham and enjoyed football, basketball, and track at Tidehaven High School.  He graduated from Baylor University in 1957 with a BA in Education.  He then joined the Air Force Reserves serving six years.

He worked for Florida Gas Pipeline Company in Van Vleck and then in Houston for five years.  Preferring the outdoors, he worked for Amoco Production Company in Old Ocean, Texas, retiring after 27 years.

As a young adult, Charlie played fast-pitch baseball in Matagorda and Bay City.  He enjoyed fishing, floundering, hunting and visiting friends in Central Texas.

A private ceremony will be held with interment at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.  The family thanks the wonderful care of MRMC emergency and 2nd floor's dedicated nursing staff.