A great musician and a wonderful person to know.. we’ll miss you Steve

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steveSteven L Black
(May 4, 1958 – December 16, 2013)

Not often do we get to know such a wonderful person as Steve Black. In a business which is well known for petty jealousies and back stabbing, it is refreshing to come across one who is kind, patient and a true gentleman. Steve was such a person and to have lost him so soon in his life is difficult to understand.

Our prayers and thoughts are with his widow and family members in this difficult time. The world would be a better place if we all were like Steve. We had some great times playing with Steve and his impeccable musical ability will be missed.

steve and band Steve is third from the left in the Rat Pack Orchestra.

Funeral services for Steven L. Black age 55 of Branson, Missouri was held at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson with Pastor Dale E. Schatz officiating. Graveside services was held at 11:00 AM, Friday, at the Bentonville, Arkansas City Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson.

He died December 16, 2013 at his home in Branson.

He was born on May 4, 1958 in Magnolia, Arkansas the son of Heston and Margaret Marlar Black. He was a musician and had been employed at different music theaters in the Branson area where he had been a resident since 1997.
Survivors are his wife: Dawn Schatz Black of the home in Branson. One brother, Marvin A. Black of Little Rock, Arkansas and a sister, Jacque Wood and husband Walter of Magnolia, Arkansas, five nephews and three nieces.

Bruce was a member of the faculty at the University of Northern Iowa, School of Music in Cedar Falls from 1969 until his retirement in 1999. He has performed with many well-known entertainers such as Bob Hope, Jim Nabors, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Anita Bryant, Carman Cavalara, Victor Borgie, the Four Freshman, Blackstone the Magician, Bobby Vinton and John Davidson.

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2 thoughts on “A great musician and a wonderful person to know.. we’ll miss you Steve”

  1. Gary McVey

    I was so sorry to hear about Steve’s passing. I met and heard him perform at a Winery in Branson last year. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

    • Bruce Chidester

      He was a fine musician and a very nice person. I performed with him in several ensembles and each time he was always trying to improve his playing.

      Thanks for your comments.

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