Lawrence “Larry” Stewart Black, Jr.: Loris

1956 – 2021

     Lawrence “Larry” Stewart Black, Jr. of Loris passed away on Monday, Feb. 8, at McLeod Seacoast hospital following an illness. He was 64.

     Born Sept. 10, 1956 in Sleepy Hollow, New York, he was the son of the late Lawrence Stewart Black, Sr., and the late Marjorie Evans Black. Mr. Black was a carpenter and attended North Strand Community Church in Little River, but will be most remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

     Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth “Liz” Black of the home; three sons, John Eric Vogel and Nicholas Lawrence Black and wife Alyssa all of Loris, and Zachary Soilea and wife Ashley and their four children; a daughter, Amy Gurka of New York; six loving grandchildren, Katelyn Vogel, Kamryn Vogel, Gabriella Black, Nicholas Black, Jr., Jaliyah Black, and Janiya Black; a sister, Robin Marie Butler and husband Richard of Goose Creek; brother-in-law William Johnson of Goose Creek; and many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family.

     Larry never met a stranger and he enriched the lives of all who were blessed to have known him.

     In addition to his parents, Mr. Black was predeceased by two sons, Joshua Michael Black and Lawrence Stewart Gurka; and one sister, Patricia Ann Johnson.

     “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15

     Memorial services will be held at a later date.

     A guest register is available here.