Maurice Black, age 68, of Plano, Texas passed away January 19, 2012. He was born March 14, 1943 in Union Grove, Alabama to Harvey Pink Black and Lula (Narrel) Black. On August 26, 1966 he married Martha Chisam in Huntsville, Alabama. Maurice loved playing golf, eating seafood and spending time at the Gulf Shores. He had a wide circle of friends with whom he enjoyed playing golf and telling stories. He is survived by his wife, Martha Black of Plano, Texas; daughters, Susan Jones and husband, Steve of Dallas, Texas, Kasie Hardy and husband, Charles of Nashville, Tennessee; grandson, Charlie Hardy of Nashville, Tennessee; sisters, Willsie Black and Sarah Ferguson both of Birmingham, Alabama; niece, Donna Camp and husband, Mike of Arab, Alabama; nephews, Mike Huggins and Tom Huggins both of Arab, Alabama and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Lula Black; sister, Betty Huggins; brother, Charles Dale Black; brother-in-law, Stanley Ferguson and nephew, Steve Huggins. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2012 in the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel, Allen, Texas.