James Black Obituary

We bid farewell to James Black of Hickman, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 13, 2026 at the age of 91. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Black to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Finley Black and Frances Kesterson Black; his wife Lillie Mae Black; and his great grandchild Lennon Black. He is survived by: his children, Greg Black (Teresa) of Hickman, KY, David Black (Gail) of Hickman, KY and Melinda German (Kevin) of Somerville, TN; his grandchildren, Felisha Amberg, Ashley Goodson (Derek), Jay Black of Hickman, KY, Lauren Arnold (Brian), Adrienne Offutt (Chapman) of Paducah, KY, Brandon Watts (Tori) of Hickman, KY, Blake Watts (Victoria) of Delmar, CA, Joshua Watts (Chelsea) of Moscow, TN, Jacob Watts (Haley) of Somerville, TN, Courtney Holden (Bob) of Oakland, TN and Jeremy German (Heather) of Arlington, TN.; his great grandchildren, Mia Mitchell (Seth), Myles, Maddox Amberg of Hickman, KY, Keaton, Collin, Kaegan Goodson of Hickman, KY, Kylie Hurt of Arlington, KY, Kinsley Black of Hickman, KY, Jameson, Natalie Arnold of Paducah, KY, Milo, Oliver Offutt of Paducah, KY, Tatum Watts of Hickman, KY, Addilyn, Asher Watts of Moscow, TN, Vail, Vanna, Wes Watts of Delmar, CA, Mallory, Roddy Holden of Oakland, TN, Myah, Carter and Hudson German of Arlington, TN.; and his great great grandchild Walker Mitchell of Hickman, KY..

Memorials may be made to the East Hickman Baptist Church Vision Fund, P.O. Box 117, Hickman, KY 42050.