Elmer Black
Sales Associate
John “Elmer” Black was born in Springhill, LA, raised in SE Texas. He moved with his family to Ashdown, Arkansas 1968 where he graduated high school. Elmer was well known in Texas and Arkansas for his athletic ability in football and baseball. He was up for a draft with the Houston Oilers when "Uncle Sam" sent him a draft card. He and his buddy joined the United States Air Force and served four years in San Antonio, TX during the Vietnam era. Honorably discharged he went to work at the paper mill in Ashdown. Elmer transferred to McGehee, Arkansas in 1977 with the opening of the Potlatch-Cypress Bend paper mill where he remained for 34 years and retired two years ago. During this time he coached baseball and worked with youth. Many of the young people sent thank you notes to him for being a role model and someone they looked up to. Elmer is married to his soul mate for 31 years and they have four sons, Eddy, Marty, John and Sam. He and Sharon are Christians and active members of Arbanna Baptist Church. In 2013 he completed Real Estate School. In 2014 Elmer became part of the United Country Diamond G Realty Team in Mountain View. Elmer works full time and is ready to help with all of your real estate needs.
