Francis ‘ÂGene’ Eugene Black Jr., 67 of Fletcher, NC passed away Monday, October 4, 2010. He was formerly a stock car driver and he raced with Richard Petty, Ralph Earnhardt, Junior Johnson and others. Surviving are his loving wife of 15 years Cheryl Lindsley Black, and Godmother Betty Shuford and many cousins. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday October 21st, at the Calvary Episcopal Church in Arden. The Rev. Victor C. Mansfield will be officiating. An online registry is available at ashevillemortuaryservices.com.(Asheville Citizen Times), Black ran 37 Sprint Cup Series races from 1965 thru 1968 with six top-tens.(10-15-2010)
