Thomas Black Obituary

Thomas Alan
Black
May 16, 1936
July 14, 2022

Major Thomas Alan Black, 86, Colorado Springs, CO passed away peacefully Thursday July 14, 2022 from natural causes.
The self-proclaimed Mayor of Clyde, Colorado was Born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clifton Lee Black and Nellie Leigh Leetham. He attended Judge Memorial High School in Salt Lake City and met Celeste, the love of his life when they were teenagers, and they celebrated 66 years of marriage this year. He lived in Colorado Springs most of his life, loved the family cabin in Clyde, Colorado, and spent many years in Dunedin, Fl.
Mr. Black earned a bachelor's degree in engineering and a master's degree in nuclear physics, advancing as an enlisted service member to an officer, and retired as a Major. He spent the majority of his career as the Instructor of the Prep School at the Air Force Academy. As a dedicated American, he volunteered for two tours in Vietnam.
His was preceded in death by his parents, sons Tommy Black and Darrell Black, and siblings Coral Wood, Virginia Godfrey, and Clifton Black.
He is survived by his loving wife, Celeste Black and his children Cindi Black, Coral Dickenson, Steven Black, Annette Craft, Tanya Black, and Clifton Black. He has 19 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
Services will be held August 20, 2022 at 11:00 at Cappadona Funeral Home 1020 E. Fillmore, Colorado Springs, Colorado with a celebration of life at a family member's home to follow.