Christopher A. Black, 35, of Charleston, IL, formerly of Casey, IL passed away 7:00 AM Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center. He was employed by Scott’s Construction.

He was born Sept. 7, 1981 at Terre Haute, IN, the son of Robert and BeLinda Wilson Black.

Surviving are his wife, Jessica Tew Black; two children, Raylin Black and Brya Black; a stepson, Caleb Hellman; his mother, BeLinda Black; three sisters, Leah Black, Lena Black and Chassity Black; stepsister, Jackie Washburn; stepbrother, Jason Donnelly; step Dad, Brent Donnelly and grandfather, Buddy Wilson. He was preceded in death by his father, stepfather, Rodney Applegate, grandparents, Linda Paulsen, Larry Dean Black and Mandy Black; a baby sister, Beth Black and a great aunt, DiAnna Robinson. Services in honor of his life will be 10:30 AM Monday at Pearce Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ridgelawn Cemetery at Martinsville. Visitation will be 2-5 PM Sunday at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Pearce Funeral Home. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.