Jimmy Dale Black

Jimmy Dale Black



Jim Black of Powell, died June 29, 2008 outside of Lovell, Wyoming while riding his motorcycle. Services will be held at the Bennett Creek Church in Clark, Wyoming on Thursday, July 3rd at 2 pm.

Jim was born to Criss and Harold Black July 5, 1947, in Missouri. He grew up with his brother and sister, Harold and Karen, in Linch, Wyoming. He graduated from Midwest High School in 1965. Jim proudly joined the United States Marine Corp in 1967 and served in Vietnam. In 1971 he married Sonja Eckerman of Clark, Wyoming. Jim worked for Inexco Oil Field, and raised two children, Lexy and Aaron, outside of Gillette, Wyoming until 1986 when he and his family moved to Powell. Jim owned and operated Northwest Trading Post in Powell for 22 years. He valued his customers, many of whom became close friends, and prided himself on hard work and honesty. Jim enjoyed riding 4-wheelers and motorcycles with his friends, most notibly Jim Rambo, in his free time. He also enjoyed telling stories, endlessly tinkering with vehicles and around the house, and spending time in the mountains. But mostly, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren who affectionately called him Papa.

He is survived by his brother and sister, wife, children and grandchildren, who were also very proud to have known him and loved him. Jim was a good husband, father and friend. He will be greatly missed. Memorials may be sent to Care Packages for Soldiers, C/o Bonnie Rouse, 1054 Road 9, Powell, WY 82435.