Ernest Lee Black Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Ernest Lee Black of Mount Moriah, Missouri is shared. Ernest, born on February 20, 1945 in Memphis, Missouri, passed away on September 4, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Ernest will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Ernest by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Ernest is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Ernest’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Lois Sylvester Jones Black and William Thomas Black; partner: Earnestine Black (Earnestine Barnes); sons: Earlon King Black, Ernest Elton Black, and Eric Christopher (Tawanna Black); daughter: Evangeline Denise Black; grandchildren: Candace, Cyvon, Earlesha, Destiny, Katea, Emanuel, Emoni, Elecia, Ernest Jr., Amos, Brianna, Preston, Eric Jr., Traviata, and Christian; siblings: Barbara Ann Black, Joseph Black, Cora Beard, Charles Black, Bobby Black, Melvin Black, and William Black; cousin: Deloris Jean Pointer; friend: Eddie Ecoles (Bobby); granddaughter: Brittany; other: Bishop David E. Johnson; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Home Going Celebration. A repast will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Mount Moriah Cemetery South Officiated (10507 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131). A committal service will be held on Friday, September 18th 2026 from 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM at the same location.
