Harry Ward Black, 88, of Maysville, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015, at his home.

He was born May 9, 1927, in Lewis County, to the late Fred Black and Clara Gilkerson Black.

Harry worked for the State Highway Department for 30 years as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Mount Carmel Christian Church.

Besides his parents, Harry was preceded in death by a half-brother Bob Hollar; brother and sister-in-law Harry Douglas Bretz and Emma Bloomfield.

Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Bertha Bretz Black; daughter, June (Dave) Grayson; grandsons, Shane Grayson and Izzy Grayson; 4 great grandchildren; brother Clyde Black; brother-in-law, Elmer Bretz.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Steve Singer officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.

Friends may sign the guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com