Norman Ward Black

Background

Black, Norman Ward was born on September 24, 1926 in Valley Mills, Texas, United States. Son of Hilery Perkins and Beula Inez (Jarrett) Black.

Education

Bachelor, Baylor University, 1949. Bachelor of Science, Baylor University, 1950. Doctor of Dental Surgery, Baylor University, Dallas, 1952.

Career

Private practice, Longview, Texas.

Achievements

• Norman Ward Black has been listed as a noteworthy dentist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Fellow Academy General Dentistry, Academy Dentistry International. Member American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Mensa, Texas State History Association, Texas State History Foundation, East Texas History Society, Gregg County History Society (chairman commission since 1986).

Interests

• Avocations: Texas history, American history, music, golf, astronomy.

Connections

Married Melinda Violet Moir, June 16, 1951 (divorced June 1961). Children: Beverly Jean, Brian David.

Father:

Hilery Perkins Black

Mother:

Beula Inez (Jarrett) Black

Spouse:

Melinda Violet Moir

child:

Beverly Jean Black

child:

Brian David Black