Frank was a veteran of the Air Force and a retired mechanic with the Arco Oil Company. He was also a member of the Russell Springs Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Blades Black, a daughter, Bettie Black, and a brother, Clesbie Black.
Survivors
two sons: Richard Black, Russell Springs
Ronald (Davida) Black, Cottontown, TN
one daughter: Sheila Coffey, Russell Springs
one sister, Neva Bernard, Russell Springs
10 grandchildren: Wesley L. Coffey, Ashley D. Coffey, Kelly Weddle, Adam Black, Jackson Black, Urilla Whittley, Amanda Abernathy, Rachel Carlisle, Joseph Black, Amy (Dave) Thomas.
14 great-grandchildren: Prestin Sneed, Tristin Coffey, Austin Coffey, Taylor Moore, Jayden Thomas, Audrey Weddle, Evelyn Weddle, Adriana Thomas, Carson Smith, McKinlee Black, Presley, Paisley, and Carson Abernathy, Tynleigh Murphy.
2 great-great-grandchildren: Emery Jo and Arah Sneed.
Memorial service for Frank Black will be Saturday, August 5, 2017, 10 AM (CDT), at the Russell Springs City Cemetery.
Cremation was chosen by the family.
Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs in charge of arrangements.