J. T. Black

Born: J. T. Black

August 20, 1920

Philadelphia, MS

Died: May 4, 2000

Jackson, MS

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Spouses: Shirley DeWeese Black (m. January 13, 1944), Bernice Black

Children: Ronald DeWitt Black, Janice Black Law, Darrell Black, Bruce Tinsley Black

Parents: John T. Black, Norah Tinsley Black

The story is told that he grew up being called "J. T." and no other name. When he enlisted in the Marines, he had to give a full name. He phoned his mother. She couldn't remember for sure whether J. T. stood for John Thomas or James Tinsley. He chose "John Thomas," and that's how he is known to posterity.

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