Gerald D. Black, 93, of Muncie, died Wednesday September 19, 2012, at Bethel Pointe Rehabilitation Center. One of six children he was born April 4, 1919 in Eaton, Ind. To the late Walter M. and Ethel (Richey) Black. Gerald served his country as a pilot in the United States Air Force. He was employed at Warner Gear, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Retired Officers Association and the P-47 Pilots Reunion. He is survived by his loving wife Ellen of Muncie, special nephew Dennis Robert Black of Eaton, and several other nieces and nephews. Visitation for Gerald will be held on Saturday September 22, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Garden View Funeral Home, Muncie. Funeral Services will follow immediately at 1:00 p.m.,with Pastor Dennis Trimble officiating. Burial with Military Honors conducted by the Delaware County Honor Guard will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Retired Officers Scholarship Fund. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com