James Black, age 80, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 in Gaston, North Carolina.

Mr. Black was retired from Regency Printing Company in Alto. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. James will be remembered as a “True Southern Gentleman” and was a faithful Chrisitan and an excellent gospel singer.

Survivors include his children, Leah Messer, Regina Presley, Rev. Steve Black, and Lisa Turner; sister, Joyce Black; and best-friend, Hellon Williams Skelton.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Grace Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 1768 Chase Road, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.

Announcement arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.