BLACK, John R. Age 76, of Piqua, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1936, in Pleasant Hill, Ohio, to his parents Thomas & Lillian (Long) Black. He will be missed and remembered by his former wife and care giver Marilyn S. Black of Piqua; his first wife Janice Werts of Fletcher; daughter and son-in-law Martha & Dwayne Bercot of Fletcher; grandchildren Melissa Ann Bercot and her son Koltin Michael Voisinet of Fletcher, Jason David & Ayano Bercot and son Liam Jason of Jacksonville, NC, Michelle Ann Bercot and fiancé Kevin McConnell of Fletcher; Marilyn's children Mark & Debbie Egbert of Botkins, Lee Egbert of Botkins, Darla Colbaugh of Tipp City, Douglas Egbert of Phillipsburg, Darin Egbert of Columbus; sister and brother-in-law Marceline & Lloyd Swigart of Troy; many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother James Bryon Tamplin. The family would like to thank the nursing staff in G-Block at Upper Valley Medical Center for the care they gave John during his stay with them. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, January 28, at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, 1 S. Main Street, Pleasant Hill. Pastor Steve Spoon will officiate with interment following at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-4 PM Sunday at the funeral home. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County. Online memories may be left for the family at www.jackson-sarver.com