Obituary of Steven Lee Black

Steven Lee Black, 61, of Florence KY.  A beloved husband and father departed this world on Friday, September 6, 2024.  He was born on November 12, 1962, in Cincinnati, OH. 
Following his graduation from Boone County High School, class of 1981 and attending NKU - He began working for Piedmont Airlines at CVG, which transitioned to U.S. Airways, now American Airlines for which he ultimately worked a total of 39 years as a loyal employee working in many different stations. Known to his fellow airline buddies as “Captain Black”.  Steven was a member of Florence Baptist Church, Florence, KY and was a true believer in Christ and a faithful man of prayer.  He appreciated history, loved going to the beach (preferably the Gulf Coast) and the Great Smoky Mountains.  He enjoyed John Wayne movies and the TV series M*A*S*H.  In his younger days loved a good game of golf with family and friends, and admired Ford Mustangs.  Any day of the week he would prefer a good ole PLAIN cheeseburger, Gold Star Chili cheese coneys (no onions!), butterscotch milkshakes, PB&J and of course, his morning cup of coffee.  He was loved by all who knew him; anyone who did know him, knew he loved to joke and bring both laughter and joy to every situation.  

Steven was incredibly proud of his children, Lucas Lee Black (Kathlyn), Winchester, KY and Livia Michele Black Sevenants (LT - Lucas Thomas), Lexington, KY.  He is survived by his children and his loving wife of nearly 35 years, Denise Michele Moore Black.  His father Melbourne Black, Perry Park, KY.  His sisters; Tamara Black Arnold, Perry Park, KY and  Karen Black Kelley, Bellevue, KY. His sisters and brothers-in-law, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Steven was preceded in death by his mother, Eda Lou Hall Black, his grandparents, and in-laws, as well as many other family members & friends.    

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 8461 Dixie Highway, Florence, KY 41042. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 3:00 PM, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to The American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284. EKU Marching Band Program, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, KY 40475. Florence Baptist Church Music Ministry, 642 Mt Zion Road, Florence, KY 41042.  All arrangements have been provided by Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home.