101 Year-Old Shirley Black Inducted Into NC Lions Club Hall Of Fame
SMITHFIELD – On May 20, Shirley Black of Smithfield was inducted into the North Carolina Lions Club Hall of Fame. Mr. Black is a longtime member of the Lions Club in Smithfield.
Mr. Black, who is 101 years-old, has lived in Smithfield more than 65 years. He was recognized for his 64 years of active service in District 31-N.
During Tuesday’s ceremony, Mr. Black was recognized for his accomplishments and service as Club President, the Board of Directors, Club Secretary continuously for 44 years, and Editor of the Lions Bulletin.
Lion Shirley also served as Smithfield Lions Club 1st Vice President, the Board of Directors of the Johnston County Agricultural Fair, Chairman of Eyeglass Collections for many years, and Broom Sales team captain.
Left to right (top row) Granddaughter Patience Maynard, great-granddaughter Krista Woodruff. (center) Great grandson Jamie Maynard and grand son-in-law, Jonathan Maynard. (bottom) Mr. Shirley Black and his daughter, Vicki Holland.
Lion Shirley was responsible for initiating and participated in many projects and personally recaptured the Lions Club history from 1950-1995, culminating in publishing the history in a book.
Other projects included the Lions Park, with a well-equipped fenced playground as well as a picnic area with shelter; the helicopter pad at Johnston Memorial Hospital; a free Lions Ambulance service, with around the clock service that operated for more than 15 years; the VIP Fishing Tournament; and participation in the Ham & Yam Festival each year.
His great-granddaughter Krista Woodruff said, “There is no one more deserving… Our family is so proud of him and I certainly hope to make as much of a change in this community as much as he has. I truly believe others should too!”
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very fine man
Our family is blessed beyond measure to have such a stand up man guide us through life & teach us what matters the most! We’re so proud of you, Papa!
Congratulations for everything you have accomplished for the Lions Club. You sound like a fine man Mr. Shirley.
I’m so happy for this precious man that I get to call my uncle! I wish him all the best and send lots of love from Texas! We love you Uncle Shirley!
I have always been so proud and grateful to call him my Papa. When I try to describe him to people I always say he’s just good. A good person to the core. So blessed to have had him all these years. He often asks why God has kept him here this long. The answer to me is simple. So others can see what a good persons actions are. I hope that I have inherited at least a smidge of that from him. ❤️
Congratulations from Wayne and Teresa. So happy for you.
What can I say about my dad? The first thing is how fortunate I am to be his daughter, his favorite little girl, and his only one! God blessed me to give him to be my dad! His kindness he shows daily to others , even when they maybe don’t deserve it shows the good man he is. I could go on for days about his love that he gives to anyone that knows him is a true gift from God!
I love you more dad !! 💙