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EUGENE L. KING Sr. obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

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EUGENE KING Obituary

EUGENE L. KING SR., 88, went home to glory Friday, July 2, 2021. Born in Marion, Ala. on May 2, 1933, he was a son of the late Willie Percy and Jennie Marie King. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean war and served from 1952-1954. He retired from B.F. Goodrich after 34 years in 1994. He is survived by his son, Eugene L. (Lenette) King Jr. and his daughters Anita Winston, Darlene (Albert) Crutchfield, Carmen (Reginald) Moore; son, Keith (Carol) King and his daughters, Shelia Young, Jacqueline Wimbley, and his sons, Roland King, Patrick King; daughter, Tracy (Melvin) Woodget; and son, Chad King. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ella Mae; daughters, Maggie Wright, Norma Brown; siblings, William King, Albert King, Mary Bennett, Jennie Bell Goree; a few grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Service is 11 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2021, at Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 5515 S. Hanna St., Fort Wayne, Ind., where viewing will begin at 10 a.m. www.ellisfh.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jul. 6, 2021.

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Zandra Hagler Chapman

July 9, 2021

Prayers of strength and comfort to the family!

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Lois Johnston Foote

July 7, 2021

Eugene, old friend, please accept my sympathy in the loss of your dad. I fondly recall our school days, especially choir w Mr Nic. Having lost my parents & my in-laws, I understand the emotions involved: grief, combined w joy that their earthly pain & suffering is over. Blessings to you & your family.

Georgia Verdier

July 6, 2021

God has a flower garden with a variety of souls, however when He chose your dad, He simple needed a Rose. Let the memories of him provide you with comfort and love.

Carolyn L. Turley-Moore

July 6, 2021

So sorry for your loss, I remember the words of joy and love always expressed by Mr. Kings children and grandchildren when speaking of him. May your beautiful memories help during this time of sorrow.

Pastors Lawrence and Vanessa Custard, Contending for the Faith Full Gospel

July 6, 2021

Our Sincere Condolences to the King Family. May the Holy Spirit give you Comfort and Peace in this season of Transition.

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