Bill R. Black

Bill R. Black, 77 of Granbury, Texas passed away on Sunday May 23, 2021. He was born on July 10, 1943 in Kermit, Texas. Funeral Service:  10:00 A.M. Saturday May 29, 2021 Wiley Funeral Home Chapel, Granbury; Visitation:  6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday May 28, 2021, Wiley Funeral Home; Interment:  Holly Hills Memorial Park, Granbury.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 56 years: Jeannette Black; daughters:  Melinda “Lindi” Brockman and husband Larry Brockman of Burleson, Texas, Rae ‘Jeanne Steele and husband Robbie Steele Jr. of Granbury; grandchildren:  Brielle and Chandler Steele of Granbury, Jordan Brockman of Arlington, Texas; nieces and nephews:  Cary Ratliff, Gena Ratliff Davison, Terrie Griffin-Benavides and Brother-in-law:  Jerry Ratliff.

He was preceded in death by his father:  Ray Black and mother:  Myrtle Black; sisters:  Carolyn Griffin and Nancy Ratliff.

The early years of Bill’s career were spent with Parker Drilling from 1974 – 1986.  He then moved on to being Co-Owner of Coldwell Banker United Realty Professionals with his wife Jeannette Black and Business Partner Jerry Griffis from 1980 – 2018.   Bill enjoyed being a bus driver for Granbury ISD from 2004 – 2015, he was known as “Mr. Bill” and he loved his students and co-workers.  Bill will be deeply missed.

Arrangements by Wiley Funeral Home Granbury, Texas.