Joseph John Black
September 11, 1947 ~ October 23, 2022
Joseph John Black, 75 of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Franciscan Hospice House. He was born September 11, 1947, in Indianapolis to Alexander and Marie (Preda) Black.
Joe graduated from Decatur Central in 1965 and from Indiana State University in 1970. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Puget Sound from 1970 – 1974.
Joe worked at IUPUI in the mail services department then for NCAA mail service retiring in 2020.
He was a member of Mount Pleasant Christian Church. Joe was a longtime, diehard Cubs fan. He enjoyed watching all sports, playing golf, listening to music, and taking a good nap. But mostly he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife Mary Anne Shockley Black, children Elizabeth “Beth” (Ryan) Spoonmore, Brett (Claire) Black, brother Earl Black, sister Karen Black, grandchildren Moses Black, Ingrid Black, Harper Spoonmore and Lincoln Spoonmore.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary Ann Black Bartl and brother Charles Black.
Visitation for Joe will be Wednesday, October 26 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at O’Riley Branson Funeral Service and Crematory, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis. Visitation will also be Thursday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the funeral home with his Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Please visit www.OrileyBranson.com to share a favorite memory of Joe or to sign the online guest registry .
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Beth and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Beth and family, prayers for your family!
Sorry to hear about one of my favorite cousins. He always lit up the room with his warmth and smile. Sorry I can’t make it for the services. My thoughts and prayers to family.
Jane Preda Black
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Kewanee, Il 61443
To all the Black family, please know you are in our heartfelt prayers as you grieve the loss of your beloved Joe. Your family Jean, Ginni & Cheri
Sending love and prayers to Karen and the family during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry for the loss of Joe. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Life’s journey is filled with twists and turns, having Joe as a part of my life was a gift. Mostly a quiet guy until you got to know him. His wit and humor was often a surprise. His love for his family was known to all. This is probably my favorite photo of Joe. He will be missed.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Mary Anne and family, very sorry over the loss of Joe. He was a very nice guy and always had a smile. Prayers to you during this most difficult time.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Many childhood fond memories.
Rest In Peace Cousin Joe from David Black