William Kyle Black

William Kyle Black passed away on September 24, 2023 with his loving wife by his side.

William known as "Bill" was born to William Emzie Black and Bonnie Atrell Kyle on February 1, 1944. He was a native son, mentor, dog whisperer, and most notably a Marine. Bill served two tours in the Vietnam War and those who knew Bill personally recognized him as a man amongst men. More than his sizeable stance his presence commanded respect that others were readily convinced that he deserved, and rightfully so. Bill conducted himself with honor and integrity, he stood firm on his beliefs and was a man of conviction. Proud yet often quiet, a captivating story teller, he was easy to come to love with a little time and a grain of salt. Bill always owned a dog.  As a commercial big rig owner/operator Bill often had a four legged friend with him as they drove over the road. His ability to speak to a dog was something out of a book.  He no more spoke at a decibel to address a lady and his pup would listen and obey without a second thought. There were many things Bill was knowledgeable about and it wound take several pages to mention. From hunting to engines, guns to football, tactical approaches to the laws that govern the roads that he hauled his freight on. He could carry on a  conversation with the best of them.  If there were only one quality to choose and to put a spotlight on, it would be the way he led his family.  He was known for his smoked Sunday briskets and notorious for his bellowing laugh that was undeniably from his soul.

Bill continues to live on in the hearts and lives of those he impacted most, his beautiful and adoring wife "C", his 5 daughters, 3 stepsons one of which preceded him in death, his 7 grandchildren one of which is his namesake, and his 8 great grandchildren.

In addition to these  vast and incredible folks at the Bonham VA, we are forever humbled and gracious for your service to our patriarch. Bill touched so many lives and we close with this loving thought inspired by his legacy, "we are not the sum of our actions nor our words, more so the depth of love we leave behind in those who meant the most to us.  It is through love we truly live, and because of that, truly never die".

Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Visitation will take place on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Wise Funeral Home with a private family burial the following day.