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DESHAWN KING Obituary

KING, DESHAWN DUPREE - age 18, was born on March 30, 1994 in Chicago, IL to Kimberly and Benjamin King. He attended Central High School. He is preceded in death by grandfather, Darryl Christan. Survived by son, D'Arius King; (mother) DeMyah Martin); mother, Kimberly King; father, Benjamin King; brother, Kendrick Burrows; sisters, IKenna Pearson, Tavonna Pearson, Milwaukee, WI; grandmother, Lawana Christan; uncles, Antonio ( Shayntay) Thornton, Sean Burrows, David King, Milwaukee, WI.; aunts, Daniella, Angela, Martha King, Milwaukee, WI.; godmother, Faith Williams. Special thanks to Austin Homes Community. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 8, 2013 from 4:00 - 5: 00 P.M. with funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary. Family and friends will assemble at 2807 Linden Avenue at 3:00 P.M. Interment will be on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Mount Olive Cemetery at 10:00 A.M. The service will conclude with full dove release. A reception will be held at the Lighthouse in Austin Homes immediately following the burial. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Mr. King's guestbook can be signed on-line at www.unitymortuary.com and www.legacy.com







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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Feb. 1 to Feb. 7, 2013.

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Nykema Williams

December 14, 2017

Love and miss u so much

hakeem worthen

February 8, 2013

Dee we are all going to miss you fam, you are now in a much better place with no worries. You had a good hart so i know i will be seeing you again one day, ima miss you bro..may God be with you

Shaunnecia Hebron

February 8, 2013

R.I.P Dee

Nia Littlejohn

February 8, 2013

May God be with you and your son DeMyah in your time of need. I love you and your family and know you can call me whenever you need me. God is in your corner and you can call on him to. Better days are ahead!

stuffy robinson

February 7, 2013

may god walk with the family and keep u in his hands rest in peace dee love ya

Deidra Stinson

February 7, 2013

R.i.p. To the lil homie love yu dude gone but never forgotten love 12

jennee anderson

February 7, 2013

I love Dee Yu are in a better place watch ova meh buddy always missed never forgotten

Elisabeth Thorsen

February 7, 2013

I didn't know Deshawn, but would like to offer my deepest condolences. No person should end their life at such a young age. I really feel for his family.

R.I.P.

Markeyta Loverson

February 7, 2013

Rip DEE Luv Markeyta Loverson

Walter,and Yolanda (Dee will be missed)

February 6, 2013

OUR HEARTS BREAK FOR THIS MOTHER,WE PRAY THAT GOD WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH HIS LOVE AND GRACE.

Cynthia Mitchell Roe

February 4, 2013

The King Family-
I did not know this young man, but my heart goes out to your family. May God's peace be with you as you go thru these days and the days and years to come! Blessings to all....

roberlina thomas

February 1, 2013

rip dee with love!

IM MY BROTHER KEEPER>....

KASIA DAVIS

February 1, 2013

THIS BE YOUR LOVEN SISTER KASIA .....MAY YOU REST IN PEACE BROTHER I LOVE YOU BOO YOU WAS ALWAYS DAR TO HELP ME WITH ADVICE I ALWAYS COULD LEAN ON YOU FOR ANYTHING.....SAVE ME A SPOT IN HEAVEN,,,,,WE SHALL MEET AGAIN LOVE YOU BIG BROTHER

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