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Robert Elmer (Elmer) Cox
Male, born 14 Mar 1901, died 12 Nov 1981
Partner: Lydia Ethel (Ethel) Bryan (born 25 February 1902, died 19 June 1994)
| Daughter* | Clara Kathleen (Kathleen) Cox+ (born 26 October 1920, died 4 March 2006) |
| Name Sources | Robert Elmer (Elmer) Cox.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
| Birth | 14 March 1901; Jefferson County, Tennessee.1,2,3,8 |
| Parents | James Harmon Cox and Ola Maud Cline. |
| 1910 Census | 1910, Jefferson County, Tennessee. Household of his father James Harmon Cox, District 1, 25 Apr 1910 Elmer Robert 9, son, male, single, white, 9, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, can R/W, attended school.9 |
| Marriage | 10 August 1919; Robert Elmer (Elmer) Cox age 18 and Lydia Ethel (Ethel) Bryan age 17; Jefferson County, Tennessee. Marriage bond: License 273, State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Know all Men, That we, Elmer Cox & Claude Rimmer, of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. The condition of the above obligation is such, That whereas, Elmer Cox, age 20, hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Ethel Bryan, age 18. Now, if there shall no hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said Elmer Cox and Ethel Bryan should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands the 9 day of Aug,1919. (signed) Elmer Cox, Claude (x) Rimmer. Marriage Oath: State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Personally appeared before me, C. S. Rainwater,Clerk of the County Court of said County, Claude Rimmer who made oath in due form that Elmer Cox and Ethel Bryan are known to him and they are each over 18 years of age. (signed) Claude (x) Rimmer. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9 da of Aug, 1919. (signed) C.S. Rainwater. Marriage License: State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. To any regular Minister of the Gospel having Care of Souls, Jewish Rabbi or Justice of the Peace of said County, Judge or Chancellor - Greeting: These are to authorize, you or either of you, to Solemnize the Rites of Matrimony between Elmer Bryan (sic) and Ethel Bryan of your County, agreeably to the direction of the Act of Assembly in such case made and provided: Provided always, that the Rite of Matrimony be solemnized in this County; otherwise these shall be null and void, and shall not be accounted any license or authority to you, or either of you, for the purposes aforesaid, more than though the same had never been prayed or granted, etc. Given at the Clerk's office of said County, this 9 day of August, 1919. C. S. Rainwater, County Court Clerk. Marriage license return: I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the within parties on the 10 day of Aug, 1919. G. A. Bettis, J.P. Marriage narrative: The bondsman Claude Eugene Rimmer was Elmer's brother-in-law, being the husband of Elmer's sister Lelia Pearl Cox. Ethel was actually 6 months short of her 18th birthday when she was married. Ethel and Elmer married secretly. Their plan was to continue to live with their respective parents, and to get together secretly whenever they could. However, both families quickly figured it out. The families gave the newlyweds the equivalent of a wedding shower, gifting them with a few dishes, pots and pans, a table and chairs, and a few chickens. At that point, they road off together in Elmer's horse and wagon and set up a household together.1,10 |
| 1920 Census | 1920, Jefferson County, Tennessee. Head of household Dist. 6, Enumeration District 74, Strawberry Plains Village, 7th - 8th - 9th Jan 1920 page 120a, River Bend Road, dwelling number 22, family number 22 Cox Elmer 18, head, male, married, white, farm laborer, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Ethel 17, wife, female, married, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.11 |
| Birth of Child | 26 October 1920, Clara Kathleen (Kathleen) Cox, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee, age of father: 19. |
| 1930 Census | 1930, Knox County, Tennessee. Head of household Dist. 15, Enumeration District 47-94, 16 Apr 1930 page 257b, Grant Road, dwelling number 184, family number 187 Cox R. Elmer 29, head, male, first married at 18 w laborer, hwy dept., rents $6/month, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN Ethel 28, wife, female, first married at 17 white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN C. Kathleen 9, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.12 |
| 1940 Census | 1940, Knox County, Tennessee. Head of household Knoxville, Dist. 15, Enumeration District 47-42, 14 May 1940 page 813a, Sheet 16a, dwelling number 277, Midway Road, rents $4/month Cox Elmer R. 39, head, male, married, white, farmer, 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $152 income L. Ethel 38, wife, female, married, white, 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house Clara K. 19, daughter, female, single, white, 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house.3 |
| Death | 12 November 1981; his home, Knox County, Tennessee, age 80.2,8 |
| Obituary | Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 13 Nov 1981, page C-6. Cox, Robert Elmer - age 80 of Rt. 8, Cooper Rd., passed away 4 a.m. Thursday at his home. He was a member of Huckleberry Springs United Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Ethel Cox; daughter Kathleen Black, Knoxville; grandson, John Black of Milton, Tn.; 2 great-grandchildren, Eric and Rachel Black; Harold Cox of Dandridge; sisters, Neva Schrader and Lela Rimmer, both of Knoxville. Funeral service Saturday 2 p.m., Huckleberry Springs United Methodist Church, Rev. Pat Lummuka officiating. Interment Mount Zion Cemetery. The body will lie in state 1 hour before service. Pallbearers will be nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Huckleberry Sprints United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. at MYNATT'S. |
| Burial | 14 November 1981; Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee. The cemetery is also known as Schrader's Chapel and as Goose Creek.2,8 |
| Burial Inscription | Robert Elmer Cox, Mar. 14, 1901 - Nov. 12, 1981. Married Aug. 10, 1919, same marker as Lydia Ethel Cox.2 |
Citations
- [S3262] Bryan, William Jackson; Cox History 1607 on; unpublished manuscript; page 9.
V. Robert Elmer Cox, born 14 Mar 1901, died 12 Hot 1981, married
10 Aug 1010, Lydia Ethel Bryan, born 25 Feb 1902
VI. Child
Clara Kathleen Cox, born26 Oct 1920, married
Charles W. Black
VII. Child
John Wesley Black, born 16 Jul 1943, married
Patricia Ellie Lowe
VIII. Children
Eric Drury Black, born 14 May 1968
Rachel Ellen Black, born 19 Sept 1972
- [S1953] Grave marker: Robert Elmer and Lydia Ethel Cox; Mount Zion Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee; viewed 16 November 2015 at www.findagrave.com by Jerry Bryan.
Cox, Robert Elmer, Mar. 14, 1901 - Nov. 12, 1981, married Aug. 10, 1919, same marker as Lydia Ethel.
Cox, Lydia Ethel, Feb. 25, 1902 - June 19, 1994, married Aug. 10, 1919, same marker as Robert Elmer.
- [S1644] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 15, Enumeration District 47-42, page 813a, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 9 December 2014.
Knoxville, Dist. 15, Enumeration District 47-42, Knox County, Tennessee, 14 May 1940
page 813a, Sheet 16a, dwelling number 277, Midway Road, rents $4/month
Cox Elmer R. 39 head m m w farmer 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $152 income
L. Ethel 38 wife f m w 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Clara K. 19 dau f s w 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
- [S1714] Obituary: Black, John Wesley; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 22 July 2006, page B6.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 22 Jul 2006, page B6
Black, John Wesley - age 63 of Sevierville, died Thursday July 20, 2006 at his home. John was a member of Greenvale Baptist Church Greenvale, Tn. and a 3rd Degree Mason in the Comer Lodge # 417. John was a graduate of Baylor Military Academy in Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. John was a lifelong animal Virologist having a profound influence in the field of veterinary medicine, having developed one of the most effective Parvo vaccines available. John was the founder of American BioResearch Laboratory in business for 21 years. He was co-founder and active member for over 30 years with the Association of Veterinarian Microbiologist. John was an avid reader of science fiction, a Harley-Davidson enthusiast, amateur Hamm Radio operator as well as an avid photographer. John was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Charles W. and Mrs. Kathleen Black and grandparents Robert E. and Ethel Bryan Cox. John is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 40 years Patricia; son and daughter in law Eric and Michelle Black; daughter and son in law Rachel Black and Steve Graziano. Grandsons Ian and Wolfgang Black. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Monday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Gordon Ridenour officiating. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, East Region Office, 871 Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville, TN. 37909. The family will receive friends 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday with Masonic services following at 4:00 p.m. provided by Cherokee Lodge # 728 at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
- [S1603] Obituary: Bryan, Emmert O.; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 13 November 1978, page A2.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 13 Nov 1978, page A2.
Bryan, Emmeret (sic) O. - age 80, of 3712 Thrall Dr., passed away Sunday morning at his home. Member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church and Modern Woodmen of America. He was retired from C.B. Atkin's Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kate Bryan. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Lena B. Traun (sic), Mrs. Bonnie Johnson; sons, W.J. Bryan and Robert E. Bryan; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Cox, Mrs. Edna Williams, Mrs. Willie Kyle, all of Knoxville; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Service Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Mynatt's Chapel, Rev. T.C. Bailey and Rev. John Stouffer officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Monday at Mynatt's.
- [S1675] Obituary: Bryan, Mrs. W. H.; Knoxville Journal [Knoxville, Tennessee], 12 July 1938, page 7.
Knoxville Journal, 12 July 1938, page 7.
Mrs. W. H. Bryan, 62, died yesterday at 1 p. m. at her home, 117 Copeland avenue. Funeral services will be held today at 2:30 p. m. at Oak Grove. Burial in Drinnen Cemetery. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Cox, Strawberry Plains, Mrs. L. H. Williams, Byron, Ill., and Mrs. W. F. Kyle, Knoxville; one son, E. O. Bryan, Knoxville; seven grandchildren five brothers, John and W. A. Harrison Dandridge, T. S. Harrison, Rogersville, Dan Harrison, Morristown, and P. G. Harrison, Knoxville; and two sisters, Mrs. John Solomon, Dandridge, and Mrs. J. R. Moore, Byington.
- [S1715] Obituary: Cox, Lydia Ethel "Polly"; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 21 June 1994, page D6.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 21 Jun 1994, p. D6.
Cox, Lydia Ethel (Polly) -- age 92, of Thorngrove community, passed away Sunday morning at Brakebill Nursing Home. Member of Huckleberry Springs United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Elmer Cox. Survivors: Daughter, Kathleen Black of Knoxville; grandson and wife, John and Patricia Black of Gatlinburg; great grandchildren, Eric Black and wife, Michelle of Boulder, Colorado, Rachel Black of Knoxville; great, great, grandson, Ian Anthony Black of Colorado. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, Huckleberry Springs United Methodist Church, Rev. Janice Cate, Rev. Priscilla A. Bryan officiating. Interment Mt. Zion Cemetery, Dandridge. Nephews will be pallbearers. The body will lie in state one hour before the service. Donations may be made to Huckleberry Springs United Methodist Church or Mt. Zion Cemetery Fund. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Mynatt's.
- [S1677] Obituary: Cox, Robert Elmer; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 13 November 1981, page C-6.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 13 Nov 1981, page C-6.
Cox, Robert Elmer - age 80 of Rt. 8, Cooper Rd., passed away 4 a.m. Thursday at his home. He was a member of Huckleberry Springs United Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Ethel Cox; daughter Kathleen Black, Knoxville; grandson, John Black of Milton, Tn.; 2 great-grandchildren, Eric and Rachel Black; Harold Cox of Dandridge; sisters, Neva Schrader and Lela Rimmer, both of Knoxville. Funeral service Saturday 2 p.m., Huckleberry Springs United Methodist Church, Rev. Pat Lummuka officiating. Interment Mount Zion Cemetery. The body will lie in state 1 hour before service. Pallbearers will be nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Huckleberry Sprints United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. at MYNATT'S.
- [S2125] U.S. Federal Census: 1910, Jefferson County, Tennessee, District 1, Enumeration District 65, page 22a, ancestry.com (1910 U.S. Census) viewed on 1 June 2016.
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 25 Apr 1910 by W.T. Cox
page 22a, dwelling number 135, family number 142
Williams Oliver 35 head m m1-12 w farmer TN TN TN
Dollie 21 wife f m1-12 w TN TN TN 6 children, 4 living
Abby 9 dau f s w TN TN TN
Lon 3 son m s w TN TN TN
Jessie 6 dau f s w TN TN TN
Howard 7 son m s w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 25 Apr 1910 by W.T. Cox
page 22a, dwelling number 140, family number 147
Cox William N. 41 head m m17 w farmer TN US TN can R/W
Mary 42 wife f m17 w TN TN TN can R/W
Roy L. 16 son m s w TN TN TN can R/W, attended school
Jessie P. 15 dau f s s TN TN TN can R/W, attended school
Gracie 13 dau f s w TN TN TN can R/W, attended school
John H. 7 son m s w TN TN TN can R/W, attended school
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 25 Apr 1910, by W.T. Cox
page 22a, dwelling number 134, family number 141
Harrison John Jr. 32 head m m1-7 w farmer TN TN TN
Lillie 24 dau f m1-7 w TN TN TN 3 children, 2 living
Laura 6 dau f s w TN TN TN
Jackob 4 son m s w TN TN TN
Enumeration District 65, Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 25 Apr 1910, by W.T. Cox
page 22a, dwelling number 137, family number 144
Cox Anderson 46 head m m21 w farmer TN US TN
Cordelia 36 wife f m21 w TN TN TN
James 19 son m s w TN TN TN
Luther 17 son m s w TN TN TN
Rosco 14 son m s w TN TN TN
Lunni 11 dau f s w TN TN TN
Oma M. 8 dau f s w TN TN TN
Paul 5 son m s w TN TN TN
Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 25 Apr 1910, by W.T. Cox
page 22a, dwelling number 138, family number 145
Cox Mil head m w 39 widower TN TN TN farmer general own account can R/W owns
Addie sister f w 36 single TN TN TN
Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 25 Apr 1910, by W.T. Cox
page 22a, dwelling number 139, family number 146
Cox James 39 head m m14 w 39 farmer TN TN TN can R/W, owns farm
Olie 32 wife f m14 w 32 TN TN TN 6 children, 6 living, can R/W
Flora 14 dau f s w 14 TN TN TN can R/W, attended school
Ercy 12 dau m s w 12 TN TN TN can R/W, attended school
Elmer Robert 9 son m s w 9 TN TN TN can R/W, attended school
Neva 6 dau f s w 6 TN TN TN can R/W, attended school
Lelia 4 dau f s w 4 TN TN TN
Fay 1 dau f s w 1 TN TN TN
Dist. 1, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 25 Apr 1910, by W.T. Cox
page 22a, dwelling number 141, family number 148
Cox John T. 70 head m m2-27 w farmer TN NC TN
Martha 58 wife f m2-27 w TN TN TN
Templin Lula 14 Gniece f s w TN TN TN attended school
Laura Jane? 42 cook f w w TN TN TN
- [S1938] Marriage Record: Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1919; License 273; Lydia Ethel Bryan and Robert Elmer Cox.
Marriage bond: License 273, State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Know all Men, That we, Elmer Cox & Claude Rimmer, of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. The condition of the above obligation is such, That whereas, Elmer Cox, age 20, hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Ethel Bryan, age 18. Now, if there shall no hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said Elmer Cox and Ethel Bryan should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hands the 9 day of Aug,1919. (signed) Elmer Cox, Claude (x) Rimmer.
Marriage Oath: State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. Personally appeared before me, C. S. Rainwater,Clerk of the County Court of said County, Claude Rimmer who made oath in due form that Elmer Cox and Ethel Bryan are known to him and they are each over 18 years of age. (signed) Claude (x) Rimmer. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9 da of Aug, 1919. (signed) C.S. Rainwater.
Marriage License: State of Tennessee, Jefferson County. To any regular Minister of the Gospel having Care of Souls, Jewish Rabbi or Justice of the Peace of said County, Judge or Chancellor - Greeting: These are to authorize, you or either of you, to Solemnize the Rites of Matrimony between Elmer Bryan (sic) and Ethel Bryan of your County, agreeably to the direction of the Act of Assembly in such case made and provided: Provided always, that the Rite of Matrimony be solemnized in this County; otherwise these shall be null and void, and shall not be accounted any license or authority to you, or either of you, for the purposes aforesaid, more than though the same had never been prayed or granted, etc. Given at the Clerk's office of said County, this 9 day of August, 1919. C. S. Rainwater, County Court Clerk.
Marriage license return: I solemnized the Rites of Matrimony between the within parties on the 10 day of Aug, 1919. G. A. Bettis, J.P.
Marriage narrative: The bondsman Claude Eugene Rimmer was Elmer's brother-in-law, being the husband of Elmer's sister Lelia Pearl Cox. Ethel was actually 6 months short of her 18th birthday when she was married. Ethel and Elmer married secretly. Their plan was to continue to live with their respective parents, and to get together secretly whenever they could. However, both families quickly figured it out. The families gave the newlyweds the equivalent of a wedding shower, gifting them with a few dishes, pots and pans, a table and chairs, and a few chickens. At that point, they road off together in Elmer's horse and wagon and set up a household together.
- [S1729] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Dist. 6, Enumeration District 74, page 120a, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 1 June 2015.
Dist. 6, Enumeration District 74, Strawberry Plains Village, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 7th - 8th - 9th Jan 1920
page 120a, River Bend Road, dwelling number 21, family number 21
Cox Jim H. 49 head m w w farmer TN TN TN
Lelia 15 dau f s w TN TN TN
Harold 5 son m s w TN TN TN
Dist. 6, Enumeration District 74, Strawberry Plains Village, Jefferson County, Tennessee, 7th - 8th - 9th Jan 1920
page 120a, River Bend Road, dwelling number 22, family number 22
Cox Elmer 18 head m m w farm laborer TN TN TN
Ethel 17 wife f m w TN TN TN
- [S2037] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 15, Enumeration District 47-94, page 257b, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 25 December 2015.
Dist. 15, Enumeration District 47-94, Knox County, Tennessee, 16 Apr 1930
page 257b, Grant Road, dwelling number 184, family number 187
Cox R. Elmer 29 head m m@18 w laborer, hwy dept., rents $6/month TN TN TN
Ethel 28 wife f m@17 w TN TN TN
C. Kathleen 9 dau f s w TN TN TN
Clara Kathleen (Kathleen) Cox
Female, born 26 Oct 1920, died 4 Mar 2006
| Father* | Robert Elmer (Elmer) Cox (born 14 March 1901, died 12 November 1981) |
| Mother* | Lydia Ethel (Ethel) Bryan (born 25 February 1902, died 19 June 1994) |
Partner: Dr. Charles Wesley (Charlie) Black (born 26 September 1914, died 9 February 1991)
| Son* | John Wesley Black (born 16 July 1943, died 20 July 2006) |
| Name Sources | Clara Kathleen (Kathleen) Cox.1,2 |
| Birth | 26 October 1920; Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee.1,2 |
| Parents | Robert Elmer (Elmer) Cox and Lydia Ethel (Ethel) Bryan. |
| 1930 Census | Household of her father Robert Elmer (Elmer) Cox Dist. 15, Enumeration District 47-94, 16 Apr 1930 page 257b, Grant Road, dwelling number 184, family number 187 C. Kathleen 9, daughter, female, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.3 |
| 1940 Census |  Nursing student at Knoxville General Hospital Dist. 2, Ward 11, Enumeration District 97-45, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 11 Apr 1940 page 555a, Knoxville General Hospital line 3 Cox Clara K. 19 female, single, white, student nurse, city hospital 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 rural (Carter County, TN). ----- Hundreds of student nurses, physician interns, and other medical students and medical professionals were in residence at Knoxville General Hospital, and Kathleen was enumerated along with all the other boarders at the hospital. There is an error in her census entry in that in 1935 she was living with her parents in the Carter community at the far east end of Knox County rather than living in Carter County.4 |
| 1940 Census | Household of her father Robert Elmer (Elmer) Cox. Clara K. 19, daughter, female, single, white, 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house. ----- This was Katheen's second appearance in the 1940 census. The first was as a student nurse at General Hospital in Knoxville.5 |
| Marriage | 20 June 1942; Clara Kathleen (Kathleen) Cox age 21 and Dr. Charles Wesley (Charlie) Black age 27; Loudon County, Tennessee. Marriage Application, page 158, State of Tennessee, Loudon County. Know all men, That we Dr. Charles Wesley Black of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. The Condition of the above obligation is such: That, whereas, Dr. Charles Wesley Black 27 hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Kathleen Cox 21: Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why they should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hand and seals, the 19 day of June, 1942. (signed) C. W. Black, M.D., Kathleen Cox. Marriage Record Loudon County, Tenn., June 19, 1942. This day issued to Charles Wesley Black to marry Kathleen Cox, H. L. Brooks, Clerk. State of Tennessee, Loudon County, I solemnized the rite of matrimony between the within named parties, on the 20 day of June 1942, Rev. E. R. Webster.6,7,8,9 |
| Marriage Announcement |  |
| Birth of Child | 16 July 1943, John Wesley Black, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, age of mother: 22. |
| Death | 4 March 2006; Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age 85.2,11 |
| Obituary |  Black, Kathleen (Kathy) - Age 85 of Knoxville died peacefully March 4, 2006 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Kathy was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knoxville Academy of Medicine. She was preceded in death by: her husband; Dr. Charles Black; and parents, Elmer and Ethel Cox. She is survived by: her son and daughter-in-law, John and Patricia Black; grandchildren, Eric and Rachel Black; great grandchildren, Ian and Wolfgang Black. Funeral service 7:00 p.m. Monday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rev. Dave Ward and Dr. William D. Shiell officiating. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial Cemetery by 12:45 pm Tuesday for a 1:00 p.m. interment service. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 Monday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com.12 |
| Burial | 7 March 2006; Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.11 |
Citations
- [S3262] Bryan, William Jackson; Cox History 1607 on; unpublished manuscript; page 9.
V. Robert Elmer Cox, born 14 Mar 1901, died 12 Hot 1981, married
10 Aug 1010, Lydia Ethel Bryan, born 25 Feb 1902
VI. Child
Clara Kathleen Cox, born26 Oct 1920, married
Charles W. Black
VII. Child
John Wesley Black, born 16 Jul 1943, married
Patricia Ellie Lowe
VIII. Children
Eric Drury Black, born 14 May 1968
Rachel Ellen Black, born 19 Sept 1972
- [S3264] U.S. Social Security Application and Claims Index: Cox, Clara Kathleen; viewed at ancestry.com on 27 May 2024.
Clara Kathleen Cox
in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name Clara Kathleen Cox
[Kathleen Cox Black]
[Kathleen Black]
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Date 26 Oct 1920
Birth Place Dandridge, Tennessee
[Dandridge Je??, Tennessee]
Death Date 4 Mar 2006
Father
Robert E Cox
Mother
Lydia E Bryan
Notes Dec 1939: Name listed as CLARA KATHLEEN COX;
Sep 1970: Name listed as KATHLEEN COX BLACK;
11 Mar 2006: Name listed as KATHLEEN C BLACK
- [S2037] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 15, Enumeration District 47-94, page 257b, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 25 December 2015.
Dist. 15, Enumeration District 47-94, Knox County, Tennessee, 16 Apr 1930
page 257b, Grant Road, dwelling number 184, family number 187
Cox R. Elmer 29 head m m@18 w laborer, hwy dept., rents $6/month TN TN TN
Ethel 28 wife f m@17 w TN TN TN
C. Kathleen 9 dau f s w TN TN TN
- [S1641] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 2, Ward 11, Enumeration District 97-45, page 555a, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 9 December 2014.
Dist. 2, Ward 11, Enumeration District 97-45, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 11 Apr 1940
page 555a, Knoxville General Hospital
-----
line 3 Cox Clara K. 19 f s w student nurse, city hospital 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 rural (Carter County, TN)
-----
(The reference to Carter County is almost certainly in error. In 1935, she lived in the Carter community of Knox County.)
-----
line 35 Black Charles W. 25 m s w intern, city hospital 5 years college, born TN, lived 1935 same place, $125 income
- [S1644] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 15, Enumeration District 47-42, page 813a, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 9 December 2014.
Knoxville, Dist. 15, Enumeration District 47-42, Knox County, Tennessee, 14 May 1940
page 813a, Sheet 16a, dwelling number 277, Midway Road, rents $4/month
Cox Elmer R. 39 head m m w farmer 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house, $152 income
L. Ethel 38 wife f m w 8 years school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
Clara K. 19 dau f s w 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 same house
- [S1596] Marriage Record: Loudon County, Tennessee, 1942; bound marriage application book, page 158; Kathleen Cox and Charles Wesley Black.
Marriage Application, page 158, State of Tennessee, Loudon County. Know all men, That we Dr. Charles Wesley Black of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment,, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. The Condition of the above obligation is such: That, whereas, Dr. Charles Wesley Black 27 hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Kathleen Cox 21: Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why they should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hand and seals, the 19 day of June, 1942. (signed) C. W. Black, M.D., Kathleen Cox.
- [S1587] Marriage Record: Loudon County, Tennessee, 1942; bound marriage record book, page 204; Kathleen Cox and Charles Wesley Black, ancestry.com (Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002), viewed 3 November 2014.
Marriage Record Loudon County, Tenn., June 19, 1942. This day issued to Charles Wesley Black to marry Kathleen Cox, H. L. Brooks, Clerk. State of Tennessee, Loudon County, I solemnized the rite of matrimony between the within named parties, on the 20 day of June 1942, Rev. E. R. Webster.
- [S1713] Obituary: Black, Dr. Charles Wesley M.D.; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 12 February 1991, page A8, viewed at www.newspapers.com on 8 February 2022.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 12 Feb 1991, page A8.
Black, Dr. Charles Wesley M.D. - of Knoxville, died Saturday evening at the home. Member of First Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Kathleen C. Black, Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, John W. and Patricia Black, Milton, Tenn.; grandson Eric and wife, Michelle Black, Knoxville; granddaughter, Rachel Black, Knoxville. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mann's Heritage Chapel, Rev. Dave Ward officiating. Interment Highland Memorial Cemetery. Memorials my be made to Thompson Cancer and Survivor Center, 1830 White Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 37916. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday, Mann's Heritage Chapel.
- [S1677] Obituary: Cox, Robert Elmer; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 13 November 1981, page C-6.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 13 Nov 1981, page C-6.
Cox, Robert Elmer - age 80 of Rt. 8, Cooper Rd., passed away 4 a.m. Thursday at his home. He was a member of Huckleberry Springs United Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Ethel Cox; daughter Kathleen Black, Knoxville; grandson, John Black of Milton, Tn.; 2 great-grandchildren, Eric and Rachel Black; Harold Cox of Dandridge; sisters, Neva Schrader and Lela Rimmer, both of Knoxville. Funeral service Saturday 2 p.m., Huckleberry Springs United Methodist Church, Rev. Pat Lummuka officiating. Interment Mount Zion Cemetery. The body will lie in state 1 hour before service. Pallbearers will be nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Huckleberry Sprints United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. at MYNATT'S.
- [S3267] Marriage Announcement: Charles W. Black and Kathleen Cox; The Knoxville Journal [Knoxville, Tennessee], 2 August 1942, page 7, viewed at newspapers.com on 8 June 2024.
The Knoxville Journal. [Knoxville, Tennessee], 2 Aug 1942, page 7.
Black-Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Cox announce the marriage of their daughter Kathleen, to Dr. Charles W.Black, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John W. Black of Knoxville. The wedding took place on June 20 at Loudon.
- [S68] Obituary, Kathleen (Kathy) Black
- [S2776] Obituary: , Black Kathleen (Kathy); Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 5 March 2006, B4, viewed at https://infoweb-newsbank-com.ezproxy.knoxlib.org/ on 29 August 2019.
Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 5 Mar 2006, page B4.
Black, Kathleen (Kathy) - Age 85 of Knoxville died peacefully March 4, 2006 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Kathy was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Knoxville, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knoxville Academy of Medicine. She was preceded in death by: her husband; Dr. Charles Black; and parents, Elmer and Ethel Cox. She is survived by: her son and daughter-in-law, John and Patricia Black; grandchildren, Eric and Rachel Black; great grandchildren, Ian and Wolfgang Black. Funeral service 7:00 p.m. Monday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Rev. Dave Ward and Dr. William D. Shiell officiating. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial Cemetery by 12:45 pm Tuesday for a 1:00 p.m. interment service. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 Monday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com.
Dr. Charles Wesley (Charlie) Black
Male, born 26 Sep 1914, died 9 Feb 1991
Partner: Clara Kathleen (Kathleen) Cox (born 26 October 1920, died 4 March 2006)
| Son* | John Wesley Black (born 16 July 1943, died 20 July 2006) |
| Name Sources | Dr. Charles Wesley (Charlie) Black.1,2,3 |
| Birth | 26 September 1914; Tennessee.4,5 |
| Parents | John Wesley Black and Agnes Mullins. |
| Parents | George Emory Black. |
| 1920 Census | 1920, Knox County, Tennessee. Household of his father George E. Black, Dist. 2, 15 Jan 1920 Charles 5, son, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN.6 |
| 1930 Census | 1930, Knox County, Tennessee. Charles W. 15, nephew, male, single, white, born TN, father born TN, mother born TN, household of his aunt Annie V. Black May.7 |
| 1940 Census | 1940, Knox County, Tennessee. Medical student at Knoxville General Hospital Dist. 2, Ward 11, Enumeration District 97-45, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 11 Apr 1940 page 555a, Knoxville General Hospital line 35 Black Charles W. 25 male, single, white, intern, city hospital 5 years college, born TN, lived 1935 same place, $125 income. ----- Hundreds of student nurses, physician interns, and other medical students and medical professionals were in residence at Knoxville General Hospital, and Charlie was enumerated along with all the other boarders at the hospital.4 |
| Marriage | 20 June 1942; Dr. Charles Wesley (Charlie) Black age 27 and Clara Kathleen (Kathleen) Cox age 21; Loudon County, Tennessee. Marriage Application, page 158, State of Tennessee, Loudon County. Know all men, That we Dr. Charles Wesley Black of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. The Condition of the above obligation is such: That, whereas, Dr. Charles Wesley Black 27 hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Kathleen Cox 21: Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why they should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hand and seals, the 19 day of June, 1942. (signed) C. W. Black, M.D., Kathleen Cox. Marriage Record Loudon County, Tenn., June 19, 1942. This day issued to Charles Wesley Black to marry Kathleen Cox, H. L. Brooks, Clerk. State of Tennessee, Loudon County, I solemnized the rite of matrimony between the within named parties, on the 20 day of June 1942, Rev. E. R. Webster.1,2,3,8 |
| Marriage Announcement | |
| Birth of Child | 16 July 1943, John Wesley Black, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, age of father: 28. |
| Death | 9 February 1991; at home, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, age 76.5,3 |
| Obituary | Black, Dr. Charles Wesley M.D. - of Knoxville, died Saturday evening at the home. Member of First Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Kathleen C. Black, Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, John W. and Patricia Black, Milton, Tenn.; grandson Eric and wife, Michelle Black, Knoxville; granddaughter, Rachel Black, Knoxville. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mann's Heritage Chapel, Rev. Dave Ward officiating. Interment Highland Memorial Cemetery. Memorials my be made to Thompson Cancer and Survivor Center, 1830 White Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 37916. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday, Mann's Heritage Chapel.3 |
| Burial | 12 February 1991; Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; need GPS. Grave marker: Charles W. Black, M.D., 9-26-14 - 2-09-91.5,3 |
Citations
- [S1596] Marriage Record: Loudon County, Tennessee, 1942; bound marriage application book, page 158; Kathleen Cox and Charles Wesley Black.
Marriage Application, page 158, State of Tennessee, Loudon County. Know all men, That we Dr. Charles Wesley Black of said County and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to which payment,, well and truly to be made, we bind our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. The Condition of the above obligation is such: That, whereas, Dr. Charles Wesley Black 27 hath prayed and obtained a License to marry Kathleen Cox 21: Now, if there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why they should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Witness our hand and seals, the 19 day of June, 1942. (signed) C. W. Black, M.D., Kathleen Cox.
- [S1587] Marriage Record: Loudon County, Tennessee, 1942; bound marriage record book, page 204; Kathleen Cox and Charles Wesley Black, ancestry.com (Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002), viewed 3 November 2014.
Marriage Record Loudon County, Tenn., June 19, 1942. This day issued to Charles Wesley Black to marry Kathleen Cox, H. L. Brooks, Clerk. State of Tennessee, Loudon County, I solemnized the rite of matrimony between the within named parties, on the 20 day of June 1942, Rev. E. R. Webster.
- [S1713] Obituary: Black, Dr. Charles Wesley M.D.; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 12 February 1991, page A8, viewed at www.newspapers.com on 8 February 2022.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 12 Feb 1991, page A8.
Black, Dr. Charles Wesley M.D. - of Knoxville, died Saturday evening at the home. Member of First Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Kathleen C. Black, Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, John W. and Patricia Black, Milton, Tenn.; grandson Eric and wife, Michelle Black, Knoxville; granddaughter, Rachel Black, Knoxville. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mann's Heritage Chapel, Rev. Dave Ward officiating. Interment Highland Memorial Cemetery. Memorials my be made to Thompson Cancer and Survivor Center, 1830 White Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. 37916. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday, Mann's Heritage Chapel.
- [S1641] U.S. Federal Census: 1940, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 2, Ward 11, Enumeration District 97-45, page 555a, ancestry.com (1940 U.S. Census) viewed on 9 December 2014.
Dist. 2, Ward 11, Enumeration District 97-45, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 11 Apr 1940
page 555a, Knoxville General Hospital
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line 3 Cox Clara K. 19 f s w student nurse, city hospital 4 years high school, born TN, lived 1935 rural (Carter County, TN)
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(The reference to Carter County is almost certainly in error. In 1935, she lived in the Carter community of Knox County.)
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line 35 Black Charles W. 25 m s w intern, city hospital 5 years college, born TN, lived 1935 same place, $125 income
- [S1698] Grave marker: Dr. Charles W. Black; Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; viewed 4 February 2015 at www.findagrave.com by Jerry Bryan.
Grave marker: Charles W. Black, M.D., 9-26-14 - 2-09-91.
- [S1696] U.S. Federal Census: 1920, Knox County, Tennessee, Dist. 2, Enumeration District 108, page 22b, ancestry.com (1920 U.S. Census) viewed on 2 February 2015.
Dist. 2, Enumeration District 108, Knoxville City, Knox County, 15 Jan 1920
page 22b, dwelling number 443, family number 467
Black George E. 34 head m m w switchman, railway TN TN TN
Jessie 28 wife f m w TN TN TN
Mildred 6 dau f s w TN TN TN
Charles 5 son m s w TN TN TN
- [S1697] U.S. Federal Census: 1930, Knox County, Tennessee, Enumeration District 47-44, Knoxville City, Ward 17, page 248b, ancestry.com (1930 U.S. Census) viewed on 2 February 2015.
Enumeration District 47-44, Ward 17, Knoxville City, Knox County, Tennessee, 6 Apr 1930
page 248b, 105 Springdale Ave, dwelling number 147, family number 152
May Annie V. 47 head f m@21 w saleslady, dept store TN TN TN
Black Geo. 45 bro m m@22 w switchman, railway TN TN TN
Arthur 44 bro m s w shipping dept., fur. co. TN TN TN
Avah 27 sis f s w teacher, city school TN TN TN
Charles W. 15 nephew m s w TN TN TN
Wilson Minnie E. 62 housekeeper f s w servant, private family KY KY KY
- [S1677] Obituary: Cox, Robert Elmer; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 13 November 1981, page C-6.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 13 Nov 1981, page C-6.
Cox, Robert Elmer - age 80 of Rt. 8, Cooper Rd., passed away 4 a.m. Thursday at his home. He was a member of Huckleberry Springs United Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Ethel Cox; daughter Kathleen Black, Knoxville; grandson, John Black of Milton, Tn.; 2 great-grandchildren, Eric and Rachel Black; Harold Cox of Dandridge; sisters, Neva Schrader and Lela Rimmer, both of Knoxville. Funeral service Saturday 2 p.m., Huckleberry Springs United Methodist Church, Rev. Pat Lummuka officiating. Interment Mount Zion Cemetery. The body will lie in state 1 hour before service. Pallbearers will be nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Huckleberry Sprints United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. at MYNATT'S.
- [S3267] Marriage Announcement: Charles W. Black and Kathleen Cox; The Knoxville Journal [Knoxville, Tennessee], 2 August 1942, page 7, viewed at newspapers.com on 8 June 2024.
The Knoxville Journal. [Knoxville, Tennessee], 2 Aug 1942, page 7.
Black-Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Cox announce the marriage of their daughter Kathleen, to Dr. Charles W.Black, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John W. Black of Knoxville. The wedding took place on June 20 at Loudon.
John Wesley Black
Male, born 16 Jul 1943, died 20 Jul 2006
| Father* | Dr. Charles Wesley (Charlie) Black (born 26 September 1914, died 9 February 1991) |
| Mother* | Clara Kathleen (Kathleen) Cox (born 26 October 1920, died 4 March 2006) |
| Name Sources | John Wesley Black.1,2,3 |
| Birth | 16 July 1943; Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.1 |
| Parents | Dr. Charles Wesley (Charlie) Black and Clara Kathleen (Kathleen) Cox. |
| Death | 20 July 2006; at home, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, age 63.3,4 |
| Obituary | Black, John Wesley - age 63 of Sevierville, died Thursday July 20, 2006 at his home. John was a member of Greenvale Baptist Church Greenvale, Tn. and a 3rd Degree Mason in the Comer Lodge # 417. John was a graduate of Baylor Military Academy in Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. John was a lifelong animal Virologist having a profound influence in the field of veterinary medicine, having developed one of the most effective Parvo vaccines available. John was the founder of American BioResearch Laboratory in business for 21 years. He was co-founder and active member for over 30 years with the Association of Veterinarian Microbiologist. John was an avid reader of science fiction, a Harley-Davidson enthusiast, amateur Hamm Radio operator as well as an avid photographer. John was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Charles W. and Mrs. Kathleen Black and grandparents Robert E. and Ethel Bryan Cox. John is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 40 years Patricia; son and daughter in law Eric and Michelle Black; daughter and son in law Rachel Black and Steve Graziano. Grandsons Ian and Wolfgang Black. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Monday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Gordon Ridenour officiating. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, East Region Office, 871 Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville, TN. 37909. The family will receive friends 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday with Masonic services following at 4:00 p.m. provided by Cherokee Lodge # 728 at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.3 |
| Burial | 24 July 2006; Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.3 |
| Burial Inscription |    |
Citations
- [S3265] U.S. Social Security Application and Claims Index: Black, John Wesley; viewed at ancestry.com on 29 May 2024.
John Wesley Black
in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name John Wesley Black
[John W Black]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 16 Jul 1943
Birth Place Nashville Da, Tennessee
Death Date 20 Jul 2006
SSN 409701660
Death Certificate Number ROSE MORTUARY MANN CHAPEL
Notes May 1960: Name listed as JOHN WESLEY BLACK;
25 Jul 2006: Name listed as JOHN W BLACK
- [S3262] Bryan, William Jackson; Cox History 1607 on; unpublished manuscript; page 9.
V. Robert Elmer Cox, born 14 Mar 1901, died 12 Hot 1981, married
10 Aug 1010, Lydia Ethel Bryan, born 25 Feb 1902
VI. Child
Clara Kathleen Cox, born26 Oct 1920, married
Charles W. Black
VII. Child
John Wesley Black, born 16 Jul 1943, married
Patricia Ellie Lowe
VIII. Children
Eric Drury Black, born 14 May 1968
Rachel Ellen Black, born 19 Sept 1972
- [S1714] Obituary: Black, John Wesley; Knoxville News-Sentinel [Knoxville, Tennessee], 22 July 2006, page B6.
Knoxville News-Sentinel, 22 Jul 2006, page B6
Black, John Wesley - age 63 of Sevierville, died Thursday July 20, 2006 at his home. John was a member of Greenvale Baptist Church Greenvale, Tn. and a 3rd Degree Mason in the Comer Lodge # 417. John was a graduate of Baylor Military Academy in Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. John was a lifelong animal Virologist having a profound influence in the field of veterinary medicine, having developed one of the most effective Parvo vaccines available. John was the founder of American BioResearch Laboratory in business for 21 years. He was co-founder and active member for over 30 years with the Association of Veterinarian Microbiologist. John was an avid reader of science fiction, a Harley-Davidson enthusiast, amateur Hamm Radio operator as well as an avid photographer. John was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Charles W. and Mrs. Kathleen Black and grandparents Robert E. and Ethel Bryan Cox. John is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 40 years Patricia; son and daughter in law Eric and Michelle Black; daughter and son in law Rachel Black and Steve Graziano. Grandsons Ian and Wolfgang Black. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Monday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Gordon Ridenour officiating. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, East Region Office, 871 Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville, TN. 37909. The family will receive friends 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday with Masonic services following at 4:00 p.m. provided by Cherokee Lodge # 728 at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
- [S161] Social Security Death Index (ancestry.com), John W. Black
- [S3411] Grave marker: John Wesley Black; Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee; photographed 6 June 2009 by Jerry Bryan.
Grave marker: John Wesley Black, July 16, 1943 - July 20, 2006.
