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Ernest "Pete" Black

1942 - 2022

Ernest "Pete" Black obituary, 1942-2022, Charleston, SC

BORN

1942

DIED

2022

Ernest Black Obituary

Ernest "Pete" Black CHARLESTON - Ernest "Pete" Black, 79 years of age, of Charleston, S.C., passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at his home while under the loving care of his family. He was born on December 20, 1942 in Winnsboro, S.C. Pete was the son of the late Clarence and Ollie Mae Black. He retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard after 30 years. He was in the US Air Force during the 1960s while serving in Europe. One of his many joys was shagging with Kathleen at the Elks Lodge in Charleston. He also enjoyed racing his Pigeons and being part of the local racing clubs. Pete was preceded in passing by his sister, Shelby Jeffcoat and brother, Larry Black. Left to carry on his memory are two daughters, Janet (Ben) Belisch and Jennifer (Robert) Strang; and one son, Craig (Emily) Black; his very special significant other, Kathleen Gomez; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and surviving siblings, Wayne Black and Linda (Frank) Kyzer together with many cousins, nieces, nephews and other special family members. A memorial service to celebrate Pete's life will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 3595 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC 29418. Friends may visit the family at 3:00pm prior to the service at 4:00pm. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2022.

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Tee

February 24, 2023

I worked next to Pete at American Tire for 5 years he was an awesome person we definitely had our time he was a very sweet man and I'm really going to miss him may you rest in peace Tee

Anita Lanier

December 21, 2022

I was saddened to hear of Pete´s passing today when I took my car to American Tire for repairs. I will miss seeing Pete at American Tire. He would give me rides home after dropping my car off. He always had the best stories and the sweetest smile. Truly gonna miss you Pete. Condolences to his family, he was so special.

Sher

December 6, 2022

So very sorry for your loss.
We will always remember Pete. He was one of the best Shaggers. We'll miss him & his smile at the Elks.

Phyllis Fowler

December 4, 2022

To the family of Pete, I was a very good friend of Pete's brother Wayne during our high school days.
Although I only met Pete a few times, he was a very nice person.
Wayne and family my thoughs and prayers are with you. I have lost 5 family members in the last 5 years so I know the sadness and grief you are all feeling.
May God give you the strength and his peace that passes all understanding at this difficult time.
Phyllis Fowler

John Dixon

December 2, 2022

Pete was a good friend and a great guy. He was very stoic about his declining health, to the point that many of us didn't realize he was ill. I will always remember with fondness many times spent with Pete at the Elks Lodge.

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Joseph e Dyson

November 30, 2022

So sorry for the loss my prayers for family

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Memorial Events
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Visitation

3:00 p.m.

Hillcrest Baptist Church

3595 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC

Dec

2

Memorial service

4:00 p.m.

Hillcrest Baptist Church

3595 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC

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