Obituary of Joel Thad Black

Watch the Tribute Joel Thad Black February 14, 1935 - January 15, 2012 Funeral services for Joel Thad Black, 76, of Tatum, NM will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Tatum First Baptist Church at 10:00 am with Bro. Joe Fitzpatrick and Bro. Wayne Brazil officiating. Burial will follow at Tatum Cemetery. Services are being conducted by Kirby-Smith-Rogers Funeral Home. Mr. Black was born in Crossroads, NM on February 14, 1935 to Edd S. and Marguerite (Worley) Black and passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 15, 2012. He married Eva Joan Hartsfield on May 1, 1963 in Crane, Texas. Joel began his working life at about age 11 and through the years he owned and operated Joel Black Farm & Ranch Supply; was a school bus contractor, worked for various oilfield companies and at the time of his death he was employed by Western Drilling of Hobbs, NM. Joel grew up with work ethics that meant he looked forward to going to work everyday and giving 100 %. Joel made a profession of faith at eighteen years of age and became a member of Tatum First Baptist Church. He then pledged to purchase a pew for the new church. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Eva of the home; three sons: Phillip and wife Tammy Black of Azle, TX; Tommy and wife Pat Black of Lovington and Bradley Glenn and wife Jane Black of Hico, TX; two daughters: Shelly and husband Jeff Triboulet of Daphne, AL and Jennifer “Jill” Black of Deming, NM. Also, three sisters: Joyce Crosson of Artesia, NM; June Woodburn of Las Cruces, NM and Yvonne DePuy of Lovington, NM; eight grandchildren: Nyccole, Nathan, Chad, Haven, Kyle, Stasha, Garrett and Brady and six great-grandchildren: John, Grathya, Robert, Tyndal, Thomas, and Carsyn Rae and one special great- grandson, Corbin and a host of friends. Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm. The family will greet visitors from 6:00-7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made at Tatum Western Commerce Bank for a Scholarship fund for Rodeo or Athletic students in memory of Joel.