Johnny Black, 79, of Etowah, TN, was called to his Heavenly home Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Johnny was a long time Elder of Englewood Christian Church who greatly loved his family. He was known for his infectious smile and he will be missed by all.

He was a veteran of the US Army/Air Force; and he had served as a Mason and Shriner.

Preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Brush and Essie Faye Black; son, Mark Black; granddaughter, Natasha Sue Black; sister, Barbara Jean Treadway.

Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Nannie Sue Simpson Black; daughter and son-in-law, Shari and Scott Roudebush; son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Rhonda Black; daughter-in-law, Kathy Black; grandchildren, Keith and Andrea Hampton, Kassie Sue Mitchell, Hattie Black, Kaid Black, Monica and Tommy Robinson; great-grandchildren, Karma, Kobe, Kyra Hampton, Sawyer Crager and Millie Black; sister-in-law, Edith Simpson Adams; brother-in-law, E.T. Lee; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 27 ^th at Englewood Christian Church, 308 Englewood, Ave., Englewood, TN with Minister David Lewis and Minister Carl Roudebush officiating.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday prior to the service at the church.

Family and friends will assemble at McMinn Memory Gardens, Saturday, August 28 ^th for the 10:00 a.m. committal service.

Nick Black, Kaid Black, Tommy Robison, Scott Roudebush, John Hale and Steve Self will serve as pallbearers.

Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Meeks, Clint Davidson, Kenny Melton, Jack Walker, Lee McCamis and Mike Scarbrough.