Johnny W. Black

John W. “Johnny” Black, 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his home in Louisville, Ms. A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 25th, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Johnny was born February 16, 1955, in Louisville, MS, to Bobby Lee and Janice Lynn White Black. He was a 1973 graduate of Winston Academy, and went on to Mississippi State University where he earned a business degree. He was a pilot for Sharp Construction Company for many years. He was also a property manager for his family’s business. He was a lifelong member of Louisville Presbyterian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandparents, John C. and Sarah Elizabeth Power Black; and E. Edison and Mary Estelle Glenn White.

Johnny is survived by his wife, Kelley Palmer Black of Louisville; two sisters, Beth Black (Kerry) Edwards, and Rhee Black (Glynn) Hankins, both of Louisville; and two brothers, Mike (Debra) Black of Austin, TX, and Stefan (Lori) Black of Louisville, MS, and his nephews, Graham Black of Austin, TX, Sam Hankins of Starkville, MS, and Curry Black of Louisville, MS. 

In keeping with his love for animals, memorials in Johnny’s memory may be made to the Louisville Animal Shelter.