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Manuel King Obituary
64 of Phoenix, passed away on April 30, 2011. Manuel was born in Brawley, California on September 17, 1946 the son of Arthur and Lillie Mae King, who preceded him in death. He grew up in Mesa, Arizona. He married Martha Handy (King) in 1970 and one child was born to this union. Manuel was devoted to his family, especially his daughter, his only child as well as devoted to his community and country. He served in the United States Marine Corp and did a tour of duty in the Vietnam War. He worked in the construction industry for many years with MM Sundt Corp. and later with the Internal Revenue Service until his death. He was very active in the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) organization., where he served as post commander twice , district commander as well as holding state and national offices in the organization. He was also active in and held offices in the American Legion, AmVets and the Masonic organizations. He leaves to forever cherish his memory a beloved and devoted daughter, Krinda King, long time special friend Essie Ballew; sisters, Julia Cooper , Erma Hawkins: brothers, Samuel King, Frederick King (Mary Nell), and Charles King (Linda); father-in-law Samuel Handy. Visitation Friday May 6th 5-8PM with VFW ceremony at 7PM at Greater Bethel A.M.E. 7040 S. 40th St. Phoenix. Funeral service Saturday May 7th 1PM at Greater Bethel. Interment Monday May 9th 11AM at National Memorial Cemetery of Az. 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix. Preston Funeral Home serving the family.
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Marilyn Rogers
May 31, 2011
Krinda, I hope you know what a wonderful father you had Manuel was very proud of you and each time I saw him I would ask him how "my daughter" was doing and you could see his face light up at the mention of you. God Bless and keep you and your family and just know that your father is in the hands of the father of us all.
May 10, 2011
My family grew up with Manuel king's family in the escobedo project. Manuel was a kind and gentle spirit. God bless Krinda Manuel was very proud of her. My prayers are with the entire family.
Denise Daniels-McCombs
May 7, 2011
My heart is greatly saddened at the loss of Manuel and yet I must rejoice at his Homegoing, for God knows best.
To the King family, Manuel has been a friend (more like a brother) to me for a very long time. I met Manuel when he and my brother Willie became friends in the sixties.
He became a regular at our house and my parents considered him another son.
Through the years we lost touch with each other after I moved to Illinois, but shortly after my return home to Arizona, we resumed our friendship. As the years passed we did not stay in touch as often, however every now and again I would get that call..."Hello Hot Shot"... that was Manuel's greeting to me. And anytime I called, he was always available with an open heart.
May God bless each of you with His comfort, strength and infinite love.
Peggy Jean Hawkins
May 7, 2011
You are a beautiful family, and I am sorry for you're loss. May you find true comfort in our Lord - JESUS CHRIST.
May 6, 2011
TO The King Family. did not know Manuel very well would see him at VFW. He would talk and smile. I know his daughter Kendra her and my son graduate together. may you fine comfort in knowing that the prayer of those who care are with you.Margie Rushing Phoenix Az.
Bryan Webber
May 6, 2011
I found out Thursday it broke my heart. Manuel was a true friend and helped me many times. He always laughed when he went to get chairs from the mortuary one time and was locked in that was the funniest and the scariest call from my true friend. I will miss my good friend. Deepest sympathy to Kendra, Fred and all the family. LOL
Patrick Rice
May 6, 2011
Dear King Family,
Our deepest sympathy in this time of loss.
Every Marine, past and present is an honored part of our family.
Semper Fi,
Patrick Rice
Marine Corps League
Detachment 1296
East Valley Marines
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