James W. Black

James W. Black, 63, of Temple, died Friday, May 12, 2023, in a Waco Hospital.

Mr. Black was born August 7, 1959, in Shreveport, Louisiana, the son of James and Renate (Kleinhanz) Black.   He served in the United States Army before opening Mr. Nice Guy's Gift Shop in Belton.   He married Mary Tuten, March 22, 1978 in Belton.   He was a member of River Church in Belton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Patricia Albright.

Survivors include his wife Mary of Temple, two sons Chris Black and Rusty Black; one brother Frank Black; two sisters Helen Bandy and Susan McNair; several grandchildren and one great grandchild.