Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Oct 8, 1964 - Aug 11, 2017
Miss you Kevin and will never forget you. Always think of your smiling face and sweet laugh. I remember what a sweet child you were when I babysat you when you were 5 years old.
Marian Black
August 09, 2020 | Casey, IL | Family
I worked with Kevin at Richards Farm while he was in high school. He enjoyed the kitchen cooking and was a dedicated co-worker. Prayers to all his family.
Carole Burris
August 14, 2017 | Casey, IL
Kevin will missed. He was not only my nephew but a friend we grew up together, worked together, laughed together and pulled pranks on each other. He loved baking cookies and eating them too. He will be missed at family dinners not only for his banana pudding but his smile. He is on a new adventure and enjoying it. Until we meet again Kevin
Brenda Mccomas
August 14, 2017 | Casey, IL
To Mike and family:So sorry for your loss. May all your memories be a source of comfort at this time and may God's love give you strength during your time of sorrow.
Marilyn Osborne
August 14, 2017 | Casey, IL
So sorry for your loss! I was Kevin's Interrelated teacher and so enjoyed his enthusiasm! He was working at Richards Farm and was instrumental in helping this class serve an Appreciation Dinner for the employers in 1983. May he Rest In Peace!
Susan Weir
August 14, 2017 | Casey, IL
Kevin will be greatly missed by us his uncle and aunt. He was always welcome addition to family get-togethers and always had a smile for everyone.
Jesse and Marian Black
August 14, 2017 | Casey, IL
Kevin Franklin Black, age 52, of Casey, IL passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 7:50 p.m. in Casey, IL. He was born October 8, 1964 at Charleston Memorial Hospital in Charleston, IL the son of Gerald Wayne Black and Irene Marie Verhey Black.
Survivors include three brothers, Michael Black, Mark Black and Rondel Black(wife Angie) all of Casey, IL; one sister, Tammy Cripps( husband Chris) of Murphysboro, IL; six aunts, Judy Budd, Kathie Beasley (husband Jerry), Sharon Howe( husband Randy), Brenda McComas(husband Loyd), very special Aunt, Ruby Leudeman, Martha Gross and Elizabeth Melton all of Casey, IL; three uncles, Roger Black (wife Debbie), Larry Black and Jesse Black(wife Marian) all of Casey, IL; nine nephews, six nieces, three great nieces, two great nephews, and more cousins then you can count without forgetting some and also his best friend, Phil. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene (Verhey) Sharp, his father, Gerald Wayne Black, and step mother, Roberta Black.
Kevin was a 1982 graduate of Casey High School. He was a hard worker and worked many places during his time on earth, mostly in the food service industry. Most notable would be Richards Farm and McDonalds in Casey. He was also as a school crossing guard.
Kevin enjoyed riding his bike around town but his greatest love was cooking. You could always count on him to make his famous banana pudding for our family Christmas. He never made a bad batch of cookies either. Kevin was always joking around at any family gathering. In that respect, he was just like his dad. Words will never be able to describe how those that loved him felt about him. He will be missed by many but we all know that he is in a much better place now. You will forever be in our thoughts and memories.
Graveside services and burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL with Rev. Gene Ellis officiating. Family and close friends are invited to attend.
Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Markwell Funeral Home, PO Box 175, Casey, IL 62420.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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