Alex Kelly Black (“Kelly”) went to see his Lord and Savior on April 17, 2025, surrounded by his family. Kelly, as he was known to all, was born in Tallulah, Louisiana, on June 23, 1940, and raised on Lake Bruin in Tensas Parish. He took great pride in his roots and was proud to tell all who would listen about his affinity and affiliation for Tensas Parish. Kelly shared his camp and his contagious affection for Lake Bruin with hundreds of people over the years. In 1964, Kelly graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now University of Louisiana-Lafayette), where he met the love of his life, Merilyn Williams, a fellow accounting student. Since their marriage in 1965, Kelly and Merilyn were inseparable. Their devotion to each other was plain for all to see. Kelly established A. Kelly Black CPA where he and Merilyn worked alongside each other for over forty years. Their office on Brentwood Drive was a place where many people stopped by to visit, share a cup of coffee, and learn life lessons. Kelly was an incredibly generous person who contributed to countless charitable causes. His passion was supporting individuals with special needs. Kelly had a sister-in-law and a grandson with Down Syndrome, and throughout his life, he supported charities that enhanced the lives of individuals with special needs. Kelly is survived by his wife, Merilyn, and his two sons Brandon (Blake) and Barton (Esther); his eight grandchildren, Patrick, Frances, Clayton, Adele, Evan, Kirby, Stewart, and Alex; his sister, LaDean Dunbar (Robert); sisters-in-law, Jane Roussel (John) and Ava Williams Ellis; and many special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Bascom Black and Mamie Guice Black. The family will receive relatives and friends at St Aloysius Catholic Church on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 9:30 AM, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Interment will be on Saturday April 26, 2025, at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, Louisiana, at 10:30 AM. Pallbearers will be Patrick Black, Evan Black, Stewart Black, Alex Black, Mike Dunbar, Blake Roussel, and Brian Black. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Lillian Academy for special needs students in Kelly’s name or a donation to St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph, Louisiana. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” You will be sorely missed.
