James A. Black, I, age 72, of LaPorte, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 at LaPorte Hospital. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at Carlisle Funeral Home, with visitation from noon until the service at the funeral home. Mr. Black was born April 28, 1937 in Chicago to Robert and Louisa (Kascht) Black, both of whom preceded him in death. On Oct. 25, 1958 in Chicago, he married Kathryn Donovan, she preceded him in death on August 11, 2001. Surviving is his son Jim (Amy Nekvasil) Black II, of LaPorte, grandchildren Jarrett Black and Savannah Black, of LaPorte, and sister Barb (Tony) Kantor of Winston Salem, NC. James had been employed with Kimball Midwest and Rossville Mills of Chicago in sales. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed being around family and friends. Enjoying life was important to him and he will be greatly missed by all. Memorial contributions may be made to donor’s choice.