We are sad to announce that on February 10, 2024, at the age of 81, James William Black (Nicholasville, Kentucky), born in Covington, Kentucky passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James William Black to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Hugh James Black and Anna Mae Bullock Black; and his sister Joyce Black. He is survived by : his wife Betty Black; his children, Julie Anne Dowdell (Aaron) of Versailles, KY, David Manning Black (Stephanie) of Versailles, KY and Shannon Frasure (Tim) of Stamping Ground, KY; his grandchildren, William Jennings Dowdell, Samuel David Dowdell, Bennett James Dowdell, Amelia McAllister Black, Norah Manning Black and Morgan Frasure; his sister Anna Keys (Dean); his nephews, Jeffery "Monkey Jeff" Keys and Mark "Bird Man" Keys (Gina); his close friend Tony Ackerman; and also Steve Gray.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Edgewood Baptist Church Pavilion Building Fund, 717 South Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Betts & West Funeral Home