James "Jim" McDowell Black, 80, of Pocahontas, passed away Sunday morning, November 13, 2011. Jim Black was born to the late Dowell and Jessie Black of Pocahontas, on September 21, 1931 in Pocahontas. Jim graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1949 and was a lifelong Redskins fan. He was happily married for 58 years to Betty Joyce Black since January 01, 1953. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years during the Korean War and was employed by Mississippi River Transmission for over 34 years until his retirement. Jim was a long-standing and active member of the First United Methodist Church of Pocahontas, in which he served as a former trustee. Jim Black is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Black of Pocahontas and their three children; Charles and Sara Black of Amarillo, Tx, Barbara and Jim Becker of Jonesboro, Ar., and Beverly and Jerry Joyner of Searcy, Ar. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to the First United Methodist Church of Pocahontas. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the McNabb Funeral Home n Pocahontas with a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. He will thereafter be interned in the Masonic Cemetery in Pocahontas. Pallbearers include: Three grandsons; McDowell Mathis, Ian Black and Buckley Bridges, Barry Ford, James Tucker, Raul Blasini, Allen Cox and Larry Robert. Honorary Pallbearers include: Men and Women of Mason Sunday School.