Bob Black has attended Lonsdale/Cornerstone Christian Church for 71 years - came in 1951 when his father became minister for Lonsdale Christian Church which later became Cornerstone Christian Church. He graduated from Auburn University in 1971 with a DVM degree, and was a veterinarian at Central Veterinary Hospital for 42 years where he retired in 2014. He is married to Susan and they have 1 daughter and 2 sons. He enjoys golfing and following U.T. sports and Atlanta Braves baseball.