John Franklin Black, age 80, of Amelia, passed away on November 19, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elsie, daughter Julie Strumb and husband Brent; sisters Edna Black Littlefield of NH, and Sue Ham of PA; and one grandson, Camden Brent Strumb. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22, at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St. in Amelia. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home at 11AM on Saturday November 22, 2008, with burial to follow in Sunset View Cemetery in Burkeville. Contributions may be made to the Amelia Rescue Squad .