James Earl Black, 64 of Windrose Court, Columbiana, passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Cleveland. Mr. Black was born on September 9, 1944 in Salem, Ohio, the son of the late Earl J. and Mabel A. Wire Black. James worked as a molder at Albco Foundry in Lisbon, Ohio for 18 years. He also was a herdsman in Muskingum County. Mr. Black attended the Trinity United Methodist Church in New Springfield. James served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968. He was a 1963 graduate of East Palestine High School. James enjoyed line dancing with the Western Ways and he helped with the Rocky Fork Rodeo Co. working with the youth rodeo for eight years. He enjoyed the time he spent with his family, especially with his grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter Gaynelle (Dan) Price of Byesville, Ohio; a son James (Patty) Black of East Palestine, Ohio; two sisters Evelyn (Frank) Nulf of Columbiana and Roberta (Raymond) Rohm of East Palestine; two grandchildren Tegan Price and Madalyn Black. Mr. Black was preceded in death by two sisters Marjorie Jean Black and Betty Lou Whitfield. Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in New Springfield with Rev. Mary Murtha and Rev. Dr. Galen Black officiating. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in New Springfield. The American Legion Benjamin Firestone Post # 290 of Columbiana will conduct a military honor service at the conclusion of the memorial service at the church. The family suggests that material tributes be made to Columbiana County Veterans Administration.