Billy Ray Black passed away March 12, 2012 at VA Hospital in Nashville, Tn. He was born December 18, 1943 in Houston County, Tn. son of the late Virgil Black and Frances Keopp Black. Services will be 2pm Wednesday at Nave Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Roy Weaver officiating. Visitation will be from 8am until service Wednesday at the funeral home. Survivors include his son Joey Janik of Al. one brother James Black, two sisters Norma Black, Peggy Weaver all of Erin, Tn. Pallbearers will be Dell Booker, Jerry Lee Black, Donnie Black, Jeremy Black, Rodney Lowe, Kyle Pointer, Justin Black, Donnie Lloyd.