Willie E. King Sr.

Mr. Willie Elmore King Sr., of 107 Lobb Shop Road, Waverly, entered into eternal rest and peace on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at his residence. He was born Dec. 12, 1943, to the late William Henry and Jessie Luster King. Willie was predeceased by his brother, William Nathaniel King. At an early age Willie was baptized at St. Paul's Holiness Church. Willie served in the U.S. Airforce from May 14, 1963, to May 12, 1967, and later became an employee of the Firestone Plant in Hopewell. He was also employed at Waverly Hardwoods Inc.

Willie leaves to cherish his memories: two loving sons, Willie E. King Jr. (Sara) of Chesterfield, and Gregory Daniels (Melanie) of Fredericksburg; two loving daughters, Terri Taylor (George) of Waverly, and Sonya Warren (Michael) of Jacksonville, N.C.; one sister, Helena Langston; four brothers, Roger King Sr. (Paige), Loyd King Sr. (Theresa), Willis King Sr. (Nancy), all of Waverly; and Patrick King Sr. (Alice) of Surry; two uncles, Orceal Luster of Waverly and Joseph Luster (Wanda) of Suffolk; 10 grandchildren; three geat-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held 2 p. m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at Liberty Baptist Church, Waverly. The Rev. Carl Marshall, pastor, will officiate, and Elder Terrence Green will eulogize. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 1:45 p.m. at the church on the day of Willie's homegoing service. A wake will not be held and viewing will not be available but you may sign the guest registry or send condolences on our website www.blandenterprisesinc.com. This service has been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home, Petersburg.