Thomas Leon Black, 72, of Burkesville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, Kentucky

He was born in Mt. Pleasant (Maury County), Tennessee, the son of Thomas Hawkins Black and Georgia Adale (Conner) Black Moore. He was of Christian faith and a Marine Mechanic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Lynn Black, a brother, James Black, and a sister, Mary Spears.

He is survived by his children, Imogene Lee Black and Thomas Leon Black, Jr., both of Burkesville, Kentucky, his sisters, Betty Jo Scott and Joyce Reese, both of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee.

Several nieces and nephews and other family members survive.

The funeral service was conducted on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky. Burial was in the Long Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky.

Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.norris-new.com.