Tom Black Obituary

We announce the death of Tom Black (Cleveland, Tennessee), who passed away on October 17, 2026, at the age of 88. Tom will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Robert Black and Esther Delarma Mantooth; his wife Mary Black; his daughter Jennifer Jones (Kip); and his siblings, James Black, Annie Wilcox Rose, Donnie Black, Bettie Jean Pullin, Martha Trentham, Bobby Black and Verlan Black.

He is survived by: his daughter Cathy Black Thomas; his sister Mary Parks; his grandchildren, Joshua Jones (Miranda), Holly Jones Hall, Jacob Thomas (Vanessa) and Caleb Thomas; his great grandchildren, Haven Hall, Abbi Hall, Connor Jones, Trenton Thomas, Nadine Jones, Mylhea Hall, Kippy Jones, Eleanor Thomas, Lillian Thomas and Margaret Thomas; Sweetie Pie Black.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Ball Play Baptist Church (1142 Ball Play Rd, Old Fort, TN 37362). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the same location.