Jory Daniel Black Eagle “Girabi Ihdia’sh” Big Buffalo Bull went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 20, 2020 in Billings, MT at Billings Clinic, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 4, 1988 in Poplar, MT to Alison Mann and Mathew (Matt) Black Eagle, a child of the Prairie Chicken Clan. Jory grew up and attended schools in Wolf Point and a year in Frazer. He graduated from Wolf Point High School in 2008.
Jory was a man of many talents and a very hard worker. Jory started AAU wrestling when he was 6, coached by his dad Matt. He then was active in baseball, basketball and cross country. Jory was 6 when he started Grass dancing up until high school then he switched to Fancy. He was a champion Grass and Fancy dancer growing up. His first year of dancing Fancy he took first at United Tribes in Bismarck. Jory was very proud of his Indian heritage. He was always very eager to learn about his history so he could teach his siblings. He descended from two separate tribes, MHA Nation and Assiniboine/Sioux Tribes.
Jory was in love with the outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish, any opportunity he had he would be walking the brush or “drowning some minnows” or setting lines. He was quite the marksman. He would say he could outshoot anyone who tried.
Jory went to lineman school in Poplar at Fort Peck Community College and then ventured into working on the oil rigs in North Dakota. He worked for Unit Drilling, Nabors Drilling and H&P Drilling and other various rigs. Jory also really loved to work on his vehicles. He would spend endless hours in the garage with his friends or himself. “Don’t touch my truck” he would say. He was very passionate about his cars. Jory was always a helping hand. He was always involved with coaching his daughter in every sport she participated in. Helping the youth always made him happy.
In 2004 he met Paige Demarce and through that relationship he was blessed with two daughters, JoriLynn and Nevaeh Black Eagle. In 2012 he met his love Brenden Lee and together they welcomed his baby boy Ax’Ton Black Eagle.
Jory is survived by his babies, JoriLynn and Ax’Ton Black Eagle; mother Alison Mann; father Mathew Black Eagle; brothers Talon, Coy and Thunder Black Eagle; sisters Brittany, Mattia, Acia, Theaira and Samantha Black Eagle; aunts Deb’e Chase Bell, Kelly Driftwood, Tammy Lawson, Gina Mann Mayer, Carmen Welch and Roxanne Welch Kim Be; grandparents Robert Welch, James Welch; uncles Tom, Mark, Cordell Black Eagle and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Jory is preceded in death by his daughter Nevaeh Marie Black Eagle; uncle Mike Mann; cousin Mike Bell; grandprents Marie Mann, Clarence Mann, Allison Welch; great grandparents Frances Irwin, Kenneth Blacktail, Flora Wells Blacktail; paternal grandparents Donna Hopkins, Thomas Black Eagle; great grandparents Abel Hopkins and Fola Bigby.
Pam Clark says
Allison and family I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers for all of you .Praying you find comfort and strength through our savior and many wonderful memories Shared by your family Pam and Melvin ❤️
Mikel Sansaver says
Condolences to the family, hoping you find peace in the wonderful memories soon.
Agnes says
Allison sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Carol Neutgens says
Allison and family, I am so sorry for your loss. We have known Jory from childhood wrestling through goofy adulthood. And I mean that in the best way possible way. He was such a likable kid and I always enjoyed all our visits. Will miss his beautiful smile but God is enjoying his presence now. God bless you and yours .
Love, Carol and Larry Neutgens
Noralie Jackson says
Allison and family!! My heartfelt Condolences!!
Marlene Cook says
Our sympathies Alison to you and your family! Nothing is harder than losing a child and you and your family are definitely in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Aunt Marlene and Uncle Clayton.
debra mason says
sorry for your loss Allison, my condolences to your family.
Richard White Owl III says
My deepest condolences to the family.
JEANETTE CHARBONEAU says
Allison sorry for your loss you and your family are in my thoughts and prayer Fly High Jory
Swadeau & Terry Halsey says
Love and prayers sis Allison and family. It may be hard to imagine but I know Jory is being welcomed to Paradise. He can rest with our relatives in God’s light. God is our comfort and strength. You’re in our daily prayers.
Alfred B. Azure, Sr says
Allison I was so sorry to hear about your son. You are in my prayers.
Amber Macdonald says
My condolences to Allison and family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Ruth says
Jorys family and those whos hearts he touched while on Earth, my heart breaks for you all, may our Precious Lord give you comfort and strength through this…so sorry for your loss…
Bernadette says
I am so sorry for the loss of your son…my deapest Condolences to you and your family…..Love you
Linda & Jonathan Pearce says
Allison and Family we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers going out to you and your family
Janet Armstrong says
Alison and Tia-So sorry for your loss! Much love and comfort to you both❤️
Michelle & Beto Aguilar says
Praying for strength and comfort during this hard time for you and your family Alison. RIP Jory Black Eagle
We love you all,
The Aguilar Family
(Michelle, Beto, Jaylen, & Charles)
Twilia and Vince Bear Cub says
Our sincere condolences to all. He is such a kind soul. Prayers for you all.
Winter Harrell&Family says
Sending prayers to all of the family. He will truly be missed.
Winter martell&Family says
Sending prayers to all of the family. He will truly be missed.
Lori Tawpisin says
Ally, I’m so sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with everyone during this time. Wish i could be there with everyone but i am there in spirt. Jory was amazing and i can’t believe he’s gone. Love you ally and family.
DuWayne Wilson says
As one of Jory’s teachers, I want you to know that I thought the world of him and know how much he loved his family.
My condolences to all of you
Jerry and Jeannie Archdale says
Words cannot express how saddened and sorry we are for the loss of your son/brother/dad, there is just nothing that can be said to ease the pain everyone is feeling. Our prayers will continue to be with all of you.
Jerry Failing Family says
Happy hunting kid…peace and prayers to your family.
Kashtin lizotte says
Sorry for your condolences to your fam and so on and so fourth and and I pray for you family to get better after and so sorry for you Lost
Tanya Bercier says
My heartfelt condolences to my blackeagle family. Hugs and prayers
Karla McGill says
Saddest thing ever to lose a son, a brother and/or grandson. My heart goes out to you all! We knew your family from school and from AAU wrestling. May he Rest In Peace now.
Alice Christensen says
Alison.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry to hear about your son. My hugs to you my friend.
Kathy Rauch says
Alison and family, I was so sad to read about Jory’s death in the paper. Your family has always meant a lot to me. I loved having Jory in my class many years ago. It was also a joy to have JoriLynn in my class years later. I will be praying for you and all your family. May the Lord give you peace and comfort
Love to your family, Kathy Rauch