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King Brookins Obituary

Brookins Homegoing Services for King W. Brookins, of Columbus, Oh, were held Saturday, August 17, 2013 in his home state of Texas at the EUBANK CEDAR CREEK MEMORIAL CHAPEL with Minister Curtis Hordge Jr. and Rev. Engleburg Toney officiating. Military Interment followed Monday, August 19, 2013 at the Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery. King was born on May 13, 1930 in Eustace, TX to parents Jessie Smith and Connie Mae Williams and entered into eternal rest on August 10, 2013 at the age of 83. King had a strong passion for boxing and was a professional boxer known as "K. O." (KnockOut) Brookins. With his boxing career, he was also an International boxing coach. King was active in rodeos and was a very talented chef. He attended The Ohio State University Medical School, he believed in living a healthy lifestyle always emplored others to do so. King was a member of the Whitehall Police Department for many years. He owned of his own franchise company with Coverall Cleaning Concepts. King was a devoted member of Trinity Baptist Church in Columbus, OH. He was previously a member of Macedonia Baptist Church for 30+ years where he was a member of the male chorus and Chancel Choir. He was a member of the Community Crime Watch, and coached Boxing with AAU, Columbus Police Athletic League, USA Olympics, Thompson Rec Center and Salesian Boys Club. King was retired from the United States Air Force and DCSC. He was a loving and caring man and father, whom will be missed by all who knew him. King was preceded in death by his parents father Jessie Smith, mother Connie Mae Williams, and Step-father J.B. Williams, grandson Jonathan D. Honeysuckle, sisters Willie Mae Smith and Bettie Nell Adams. He is survived by his daughters; Gail (David) Webster of Pittsburgh, PA, Kingsetta Honeysuckle of Raleigh, NC, sons; Arthur Wiliamson of Columbus, OH, Clarence Wiliamson of Columbus, OH, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, sisters; Mary (John) Love of Bay City,TX, Roxie Armstrong of Dallas,TX, Edith Faye Johnson of Dallas,TX, Linda (Curtis) Hordge of Eustace,TX, special family; Will Ella Brookins, Lubertha Brookins, Lorraine Williamson, Joel Honeysuckle, Raymond King and Keith Parker, numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family and many friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 23, 2013 at 6pm at Beatty Recreational Center, 247 N. Ohio Ave., Columbus, OH 43203. A personal tribute may be made online at www.eubankcedarcreek.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2013.

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Connie Otutu

August 13, 2020

I remember when uncle King would come to visit his family in Dallas, Tx and sometimes I would have a beautiful dashiki shirt that I made for him. He sure liked those shirts because of the many colors and designs. Niece, C A Otutu

August 26, 2013

To the family, I am truly sorry for your loss. King will be missed very much. I met him 1o yrs. ago. We worked together for years at Franklin County Municipal Court. He was always so full of great stories and I will cherish those memories forever.
D. Sayre

Connie Otutu

August 24, 2013

Uncle, King has done his jobs well a gift of knowledge and wisdom that God gave him and he shared it with others. The time has come for him to rest. Gods bless our family and especially Kingsetta. We thank everyone for their prayers, cards, flowers and for lighting a candle. Dallas,Tx Family

Connie Otutu

August 24, 2013

Uncle, King has done his jobs well a gift of knowledge and wisdom that God gave him and he shared it with others. The time has come for him to rest. God bless our family and especially Kingsetta. We thank everyone for their prayers, cards, flowers and for lighting a candle. Dallas,Tx Family

Sharon Caldwell

August 23, 2013

Rest in Peace. Condolesences to all the family of the Great known Mr. Brookins.

james stac

August 22, 2013

I first met king at the Thompson rec.center in cols.,oh..it was lwas about 1968.i was there to learn the finer points of boxing,and king worked with me.he encouraged me to compete in the golden gloves tournament.he was a very knowledgable and talented trainer.i next met king several years later when he was apptd.as an aux.police officer for the whitehall div.of police.king was an exemplary member of the p.d.for several years.it sure was nice to have him as a backup officer.king was a mountain of a man,with a heart to match.he had a positive influence On countless On many young people ,many underprivilged,through training and coaching them in boxing.he was a true role model.king lived by the golden rule.king made a difference in the world.he left more than he toik.my condolences to his family,and many friends..james Stacy,ret.chief of police,whitehall,ohio

John Forbes

August 22, 2013

King would ride with me a lot when he was putting his auxiliary time in at the PD. Now King and me are pretty big guys and when me and him would make bar checks and walk into a bar people would stare at us with their jaws dropped and the place would go silent. Lol he was a great back up and friend. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to his family and other friends. What a great human being and mentor. Rest in peace my friend.

Dwight Aubrey

August 21, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Donna R

August 20, 2013

As a teen King worked special duty at a store I worked at and saw how he interacted with the youth in Whitehall as a police officer. King was a great guy and an awesome human being. I am so glad to have known him. Rest in peace King

August 20, 2013

To Kingsetta and the entire Brookins and extended family. We will forever remember and honor our dear uncle King. Sent with Love and Remembrance.

Your Dallas, Texas Family!
We Love You...

Gwen Hitchcock

August 20, 2013

My prayers go out to the Brookins family. King as was a friend of the family glad I had the opportunity to meet and know him. May he rest in peace.

Willard Purdie

August 20, 2013

King was a inspiration to any life that he touched, I am very glad to have had opportunity to spend years knowing and interacting with King, May he rest in peace.

Gene"Big Daddy" Richards

August 20, 2013

I enjoyed knowing King.He was truly a good person.I will never forget him.R.I.P. King.God Bless the entire family!

August 20, 2013

Sorry for your loss.

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