John Bryant Black, age 84, died August 22, 2023. Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service Saturday, September 2, at 11 a.m. at the West Hill Cemetery in Dalton. Rev. Ted Clarkston of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Augusta will be officiating.
John was born on April 11, 1939, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and was the only child of John Bryant Black, Sr. and Nora Deck Black. He graduated from Lanier High School and Mercer University in Macon and the Medical College of Georgia Graduate School with a PhD in endocrinology. John retired from University System of Georgia after serving as a professor at Augusta College and in various administrative positions at East Georgia State College, Dalton State College, Middle Georgia State University, and the University of Georgia System Office in Atlanta.
Golfing, hunting, fishing, and traveling afforded him many cherished memories of good times spent with great friends. John proudly leaves as his legacy the many students he was privileged to teach in the classroom or coach on the soccer field. Dr. Black is predeceased by his parents; and beloved son, Manning Bryant Black.
Dr. Black is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Dorothy Curran Black.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation in John’s name to support the Bryant Black fund at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. Checks should be made payable to the Augusta University Foundation, ATTN: Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, AD-1140, Augusta, GA 30912. Donations may also be made to the Black Family Scholarship Fund, East Georgia State College, 131 College Circle, Swainsboro, Georgia 30401.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors of Augusta is in charge of arrangements.
