Randall James “Randy” Black Jr.

Resided in Escanaba, MI
Died November 11, 2017

Randall James “Randy” Black Jr, 91 passed away Saturday morning November 11,
2017.

Randy was born December 23, 1925 in Marquette, MI the son of Randall and Mae
(Simar) Black.

Loving husband of 71 years to Margaret (Dionne) and loving father to
Margaret (Walter) Aho, Rosanne Cole, Laura (Paul) Knuckman , and Paulette
(Gary) Grisso. Further survived by 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren
and other relatives and friends.

Randy always had a love for the water and
as a young man worked as a wheelsman on the ore boats on the Great Lakes.
He was a prison guard for 10 years. Randy retired after 25 years working
for the LS & I railroad first as a brakeman, conductor, engineer, and
finally yardmaster on the very ore docks he began at as a young man. Randy
will be sorely missed by friends and family.

According to Randy’s wishes, no visitation or funeral services will be held.
The Skradski Family Funeral homes of Gladstone are assisting the Black
family.

10 Tributes for “Randall James “Randy” Black Jr.”

    Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Mt Father Edgar Sommers worked with Randy at the Prison. Laura & Dennis Christensen.

    Uncle Randy was a fun, handsome and a happy family man. He brought up 4 beautiful daughters and was such a loving husband to Aunt Margaret. We will miss his great smile and personality. He was the last of our Black family to go and I know it is sad for us but not for them. Love to his family and always remember the good times…….

    I’m saddened to hear of Uncle Randy’s passing. He is with all of his siblings rejoicing in heaven and what a party that must be! Uncle Randy always had a story and a laugh and will be greatly missed.
    Love you Uncle Randy. Patty

    Our condolences to Margaret and family. We will fondly remember our fun pontoon rides with you and Randy on East Bass Lake, trolling for “Jaws” (the huge Muskie) and enjoying snacks on your boat, many moons ago. Fondly rembered. Ted & Lynn Kirkpatrick.

    Sorry to hear about Uncle Randy. He was the last one of the Christensen and Black families. The good news is that the strong blood lines on both sides have allowed for long and meaningful lives of most of our family. May he rest in peace. God bless Aunt Margaret and our cousins.

    Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and heartfelt comments about Dad and Mom. I will gladly pass on to her and my sisters your messages. We were blessed to have Daddy so long in our lives and yes he will probably be causing a stir in heaven with the rest of his family.

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