On February 28, 1928 Lowell Waide Black was born into a family of four girls in Arnett, Oklahoma. His mother was Myrtle Mary Berry Black and his father was Orral A. Black. He was the only son in this family of five daughters. His sisters were Darlene, Fern, Orralee, Donna and Wanda.
He grew up in Arnett where he attended school until he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. When he returned to Arnett, after being honorably discharged, he met Georgia Mackey. They were married December 1, 1949. Pete and Georgia were the parents of three children, Neal Jay, Debra Lyn and Jim Don.
Pete began his amazing career in the nuclear arms program at Pantex in Amarillo, Texas. His career advancement led him to Livermore California, Picayune Mississippi, Miamisburg Ohio, Oak Ridge Tennessee and finally Kansas City. Pete's diligent work, dedication and expertise throughout his career earned him the official title of Engineer.
Pete and Georgia traveled the world, worked and lived in many different places, made many friends but continued to call Arnett their home. After their retirement, Pete and Georgia returned to Arnett where he spent time on projects. Many of these projects helped preserve history and give back to the community. Pete wrote several history biographies. He worked to ensure that First Lieutenant Donald J. Gott was publicly recognized as a Medal of Honor recipient. Pete completed a photographic dedication honoring the Ellis County men who were killed in action, in all wars. He also created a memorial that hangs in the Ellis County Court House that honors George Reddick, an Ellis County Law Officer who was killed in Arnett by an escaped gunman. Pete was instrumental in the stained-glass project at the Methodist Church in Arnett where he and Georgia dedicated the front windows to their children.
One of his bosses once said "Pete Black doesn't say a lot, but when he does speak you better listen." Pete was a quiet, modest man who was a friend to all, yet he could hold his own with those in the highest chambers. Many honors were bestowed upon him but they were to be left in the drawer of his handmade desk and in the memories of those who knew him best.
In September 2015, Pete and Georgia moved to Providence Place in Woodward, Oklahoma. Georgia predeceased Pete on August 6, 2020.
In one of Pete's final missives, he wrote that he would like to be remembered with emphasis placed on his career, where it was his honor to be a part of our nations nuclear arsenal design, build and maintenance efforts. With his borrowed motto being "The way to keep the peace is being too tough to tackle".
Pete died August 19, 2021…….having lived to be 93 years old. He had endured the deaths of his three children and his wife, Georgia. His legacy will live on through his grandchildren, Paul and Alexandra Ebenkamp and their parents Mickey and Kayla Ebenkamp, his sister Wanda Hanan, his brother-in-law Wayne Mackey and wife Judy, many favored nieces and nephews and other family members and friends.
Pete Black……He left his mark….a ripple in the shadow. May his reward be as noble.
Memorials may be made to the:
Arnett United Methodist Church
or the DeBolt Cemetery
C/O Shaw Funeral Home
P.O. Box 276, Vici, OK 73859.
He grew up in Arnett where he attended school until he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. When he returned to Arnett, after being honorably discharged, he met Georgia Mackey. They were married December 1, 1949. Pete and Georgia were the parents of three children, Neal Jay, Debra Lyn and Jim Don.
Pete began his amazing career in the nuclear arms program at Pantex in Amarillo, Texas. His career advancement led him to Livermore California, Picayune Mississippi, Miamisburg Ohio, Oak Ridge Tennessee and finally Kansas City. Pete's diligent work, dedication and expertise throughout his career earned him the official title of Engineer.
Pete and Georgia traveled the world, worked and lived in many different places, made many friends but continued to call Arnett their home. After their retirement, Pete and Georgia returned to Arnett where he spent time on projects. Many of these projects helped preserve history and give back to the community. Pete wrote several history biographies. He worked to ensure that First Lieutenant Donald J. Gott was publicly recognized as a Medal of Honor recipient. Pete completed a photographic dedication honoring the Ellis County men who were killed in action, in all wars. He also created a memorial that hangs in the Ellis County Court House that honors George Reddick, an Ellis County Law Officer who was killed in Arnett by an escaped gunman. Pete was instrumental in the stained-glass project at the Methodist Church in Arnett where he and Georgia dedicated the front windows to their children.
One of his bosses once said "Pete Black doesn't say a lot, but when he does speak you better listen." Pete was a quiet, modest man who was a friend to all, yet he could hold his own with those in the highest chambers. Many honors were bestowed upon him but they were to be left in the drawer of his handmade desk and in the memories of those who knew him best.
In September 2015, Pete and Georgia moved to Providence Place in Woodward, Oklahoma. Georgia predeceased Pete on August 6, 2020.
In one of Pete's final missives, he wrote that he would like to be remembered with emphasis placed on his career, where it was his honor to be a part of our nations nuclear arsenal design, build and maintenance efforts. With his borrowed motto being "The way to keep the peace is being too tough to tackle".
Pete died August 19, 2021…….having lived to be 93 years old. He had endured the deaths of his three children and his wife, Georgia. His legacy will live on through his grandchildren, Paul and Alexandra Ebenkamp and their parents Mickey and Kayla Ebenkamp, his sister Wanda Hanan, his brother-in-law Wayne Mackey and wife Judy, many favored nieces and nephews and other family members and friends.
Pete Black……He left his mark….a ripple in the shadow. May his reward be as noble.
Memorials may be made to the:
Arnett United Methodist Church
or the DeBolt Cemetery
C/O Shaw Funeral Home
P.O. Box 276, Vici, OK 73859.
On February 28, 1928 Lowell Waide Black was born into a family of four girls in Arnett, Oklahoma. His mother was Myrtle Mary Berry Black and his father was Orral A. Black. He was the only son in this family of five daughters. His sisters were Darlene, Fern, Orralee, Donna and Wanda.
He grew up in Arnett where he attended school until he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. When he returned to Arnett, after being honorably discharged, he met Georgia Mackey. They were married December 1, 1949. Pete and Georgia were the parents of three children, Neal Jay, Debra Lyn and Jim Don.
Pete began his amazing career in the nuclear arms program at Pantex in Amarillo, Texas. His career advancement led him to Livermore California, Picayune Mississippi, Miamisburg Ohio, Oak Ridge Tennessee and finally Kansas City. Pete's diligent work, dedication and expertise throughout his career earned him the official title of Engineer.
Pete and Georgia traveled the world, worked and lived in many different places, made many friends but continued to call Arnett their home. After their retirement, Pete and Georgia returned to Arnett where he spent time on projects. Many of these projects helped preserve history and give back to the community. Pete wrote several history biographies. He worked to ensure that First Lieutenant Donald J. Gott was publicly recognized as a Medal of Honor recipient. Pete completed a photographic dedication honoring the Ellis County men who were killed in action, in all wars. He also created a memorial that hangs in the Ellis County Court House that honors George Reddick, an Ellis County Law Officer who was killed in Arnett by an escaped gunman. Pete was instrumental in the stained-glass project at the Methodist Church in Arnett where he and Georgia dedicated the front windows to their children.
One of his bosses once said "Pete Black doesn't say a lot, but when he does speak you better listen." Pete was a quiet, modest man who was a friend to all, yet he could hold his own with those in the highest chambers. Many honors were bestowed upon him but they were to be left in the drawer of his handmade desk and in the memories of those who knew him best.
In September 2015, Pete and Georgia moved to Providence Place in Woodward, Oklahoma. Georgia predeceased Pete on August 6, 2020.
In one of Pete's final missives, he wrote that he would like to be remembered with emphasis placed on his career, where it was his honor to be a part of our nations nuclear arsenal design, build and maintenance efforts. With his borrowed motto being "The way to keep the peace is being too tough to tackle".
Pete died August 19, 2021…….having lived to be 93 years old. He had endured the deaths of his three children and his wife, Georgia. His legacy will live on through his grandchildren, Paul and Alexandra Ebenkamp and their parents Mickey and Kayla Ebenkamp, his sister Wanda Hanan, his brother-in-law Wayne Mackey and wife Judy, many favored nieces and nephews and other family members and friends.
Pete Black……He left his mark….a ripple in the shadow. May his reward be as noble.
Memorials may be made to the:
Arnett United Methodist Church
or the DeBolt Cemetery
C/O Shaw Funeral Home
P.O. Box 276, Vici, OK 73859.
He grew up in Arnett where he attended school until he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. When he returned to Arnett, after being honorably discharged, he met Georgia Mackey. They were married December 1, 1949. Pete and Georgia were the parents of three children, Neal Jay, Debra Lyn and Jim Don.
Pete began his amazing career in the nuclear arms program at Pantex in Amarillo, Texas. His career advancement led him to Livermore California, Picayune Mississippi, Miamisburg Ohio, Oak Ridge Tennessee and finally Kansas City. Pete's diligent work, dedication and expertise throughout his career earned him the official title of Engineer.
Pete and Georgia traveled the world, worked and lived in many different places, made many friends but continued to call Arnett their home. After their retirement, Pete and Georgia returned to Arnett where he spent time on projects. Many of these projects helped preserve history and give back to the community. Pete wrote several history biographies. He worked to ensure that First Lieutenant Donald J. Gott was publicly recognized as a Medal of Honor recipient. Pete completed a photographic dedication honoring the Ellis County men who were killed in action, in all wars. He also created a memorial that hangs in the Ellis County Court House that honors George Reddick, an Ellis County Law Officer who was killed in Arnett by an escaped gunman. Pete was instrumental in the stained-glass project at the Methodist Church in Arnett where he and Georgia dedicated the front windows to their children.
One of his bosses once said "Pete Black doesn't say a lot, but when he does speak you better listen." Pete was a quiet, modest man who was a friend to all, yet he could hold his own with those in the highest chambers. Many honors were bestowed upon him but they were to be left in the drawer of his handmade desk and in the memories of those who knew him best.
In September 2015, Pete and Georgia moved to Providence Place in Woodward, Oklahoma. Georgia predeceased Pete on August 6, 2020.
In one of Pete's final missives, he wrote that he would like to be remembered with emphasis placed on his career, where it was his honor to be a part of our nations nuclear arsenal design, build and maintenance efforts. With his borrowed motto being "The way to keep the peace is being too tough to tackle".
Pete died August 19, 2021…….having lived to be 93 years old. He had endured the deaths of his three children and his wife, Georgia. His legacy will live on through his grandchildren, Paul and Alexandra Ebenkamp and their parents Mickey and Kayla Ebenkamp, his sister Wanda Hanan, his brother-in-law Wayne Mackey and wife Judy, many favored nieces and nephews and other family members and friends.
Pete Black……He left his mark….a ripple in the shadow. May his reward be as noble.
Memorials may be made to the:
Arnett United Methodist Church
or the DeBolt Cemetery
C/O Shaw Funeral Home
P.O. Box 276, Vici, OK 73859.
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