Background
Black,, John Roy was born on May 17, 1924 in Corsicana, Texas, United States. Son of John Roy and Thelma Katherine (Nored) Black.
Black,, John Roy was born on May 17, 1924 in Corsicana, Texas, United States. Son of John Roy and Thelma Katherine (Nored) Black.
Student, Texas University, 1942. Student, Texas University, 1944—1946.
Owner, operator Mercury Oil Corporation, Dallas, since 1952. With United States Army Air Force, 1942-1944.
Member of American Petroleum Institute, Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, Texas Indiana Producers and Royalty Organization, Indiana Producers Association America, Dallas Club, Elks, Phi Gamma Delta.
Married Jayne Kingston, October 17, 1948 (divorced March 1977). Children: John Roy III, Robert Carlton.