Mr. Keith Edward Black, age 61, of Florence, Indiana, entered this life on December 10, 1955, in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, the loving son of the late, Joseph E. and Mabel (Jemmell) Black. He was inducted into the Unites States Army and was honorably discharged. Keith was employed for Lester Painting in Greenwood, Indiana, for 20 years. He was a member of the Rising Sun American Legion Post #59. Keith enjoyed living life, fishing, camping and spending time with his family and friends. Keith passed away at 8:51 am, Monday, May 22, 2017, at the Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, Kentucky.
Keith will be dearly missed by his loving companion of 7 years: Roberta “Bertie” Moore of Florence, IN; his son: Keith Black, II. and his wife: Nicole of Fairland, IN; his daughter: Gerri Jean Covington of Vevay, IN; his grandchildren: Tyler, Bella, Kohen, Kendall, Alyssa and Jordan; his great-granddaughter: McKinley; his brothers: Kenny Black and his wife: Debbie of Cincinnati, OH and Butch Black and his wife: Eileen of Florence, KY; his sister: Faye Hebel of Cincinnati, OH; his special nephew: Steve Black of Charleston, SC and his several other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph E. and Mabel (Jemmell) Black; his sister: Melba Younger and his brothers: Harvey Black and Ritchie Joseph.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 26, 2017, at 6:00 pm, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Friends may call 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Friday, May 26, 2017, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home 208 Ferry Street Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Keith Edward Black Memorial Fund % Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home. Cards are available at the funeral home.