Billy Dean Black of Hoxie, Kansas passed away at the Sheridan County Long Term Care on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the age of 86. Billy was born to Vernon D. and Ethel G. (Sadil) Black on September 8 1932 in Fairbury , Nebraska. He grew up in Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas.

He served in the United States Navy from 1951-1953. During this time, he served as a pipe fitter on 4 different ships during the Korean War. After being discharged from the Navy, he worked several different jobs until he moved to California in 1956. He worked for the Southern Kern School District for 30 years as the Maintenance Supervisor. After his retirement in 1992, he moved back to Hoxie, Kansas.

Billy is survived by his 2 sisters, Donna Deibert, North Platte, NE and Peno Randolph, Hoxie, KS, and many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Vernon and Ethel Black, one brother, Omie Black, and two brother-in-laws, Dimp Randolph and Kenneth Deibert.

Graveside Services will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County LTC or Hospice. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740 or to Susan Bieker, Box 671, Hoxie, KS. 67740