6/24/19
Ray Black, center, receiving an award at pharmacy convention
(Cleveland)- Ray Black, the owner of Cleveland Drug Company, was recently recognized with an award from the Georgia Pharmacy Association for his 50 years of pharmacy practice.
In February of 1969, he purchased Cleveland Drug Company from Charlie Head while he was still finishing his internship. He graduated pharmacy school from the University of Georgia in the spring of 1969. Since that time, Ray has been a fixture in the community providing pharmacy services. A few years after purchasing Cleveland Drugs on the south side of the square, he moved the store to the west side where it remained until 2006. The store is now on the north side of the square.
In the early years, loyal customers will remember the infamous lunch counter that served both breakfast and lunch. Throughout the 50 years, Ray has been a pharmacist and business owner, he has supported students, the community and charitable organizations in their endeavors. Many students and young interns have gone on to become pharmacists.
All of his years as a pharmacist has been serving the good folks of Cleveland. Always smiling, always willing to serve, Ray has become a permanent fixture in Cleveland.
Ray Black today
Ray Black early days
In the 80’s when our children were small there was no such thing as drug insurance. We didn’t have a lot of money so Ray let us open a charge account. We always paid it off at income tax time. At times we owed as much as three to four hundred dollars but he never said a word. To say Ray is a good man is an understatement. He went above and beyond helping folks. We will always be thankful to Ray Black!
I’m From California And I Thought I Knew What A Pharmacy /Pharmacist Was..I Dont Know where to Start.Ray and His Wife Mrs Ruth Are True Southern Hospitality in every since of the word.Ray Has Helped me When I needed it and Not to mention his prices Are Cheapest I’ve Ever Seen .Like he does what he does cause he Cares.Thank You Ray Cleveland Has been blessed to have you Represent it