Kent Black

Kent Black obituary, Newport, TN

Kent Black

Kent Black Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Manes Funeral Home Inc. - Newport on Jul. 10, 2025.

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Kent Black, age 39, of Cosby, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Shirley and Carl Coggins, Dolly and Laverne Black; uncles, Sherman, Ferman, and Paul Black; aunts, Bonnie Schafer and Karen Black.
He is survived by his parents, Von and Bobbie Black; daughters, Baylor and Brinley Black; companion, Crystal Hayes; mother of his children, Megan Black, and her parents, Larry and Leeann Bull; brother Wade Hall (Acea Ottinger); aunt, Carla (Roger) Williamson; uncles, Oll Black and Charlie Black; nephew Grason Hall; special cousins Carl Wayne (Brittany) Self and Nikki (Lance) Kelley; and a host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Friday July 11, 2025 with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jerry Raines and Rev. Danny Greene officiating.
Burial will follow in the Black's Family Cemetery, Hartford, Tn
Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home.

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