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Dexter Scott King
1961 - 2024
Dexter Scott King
1961 - 2024
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BORN
1961
DIED
2024
Dexter King Obituary
Dexter Scott King was the younger son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) and the chairman of the King Center for Nonviolent Change.
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Brenda Bowles
January 25, 2025
I was saddened when I heard that Dexter King had passed away. For GOD knew the plan HE had for Dexter, and when his life was complete here on earth, GOD called him home. Family and friends make sure your life is in order with GOD. We don´t know the minute, the day or the hour when GOD calls another one of HIS children home. Stay watchful
Nengi Allen
March 31, 2024
Dexter is now up there with his parents, sleep tight brother Dexter.
Dee R
February 27, 2024
I would like to express my condolences to the King family and friends during this time of grief and sorrow. May Almighty God give you all the strength to cope, and the comfort that is needed at this time.
Lisa Momon Stephens
February 10, 2024
Condolences, Prayers, & Love to the King Family:
My family and I were saddened to learn of Dexter's passing. May loving memories help to comfort you during this difficult time of loss. And may the love of The Most High give you strength and peace. Thank you for all that the King family has done to promote the cause of justice and equity in the Atlanta community and worldwide.
Lisa Momon Stephens & Family
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Lisa Page (FDHS c/o 85)
February 10, 2024
To the King Family, as always Dexter represented the King Family and Frederick Douglass High School as an alumni. My condolences are with you, but he is no longer in pain.
Dexter Barnes
February 8, 2024
Watch stand fast fast in the faith be brave be strong let all that you do be done with love 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14
IEA
February 3, 2024
Our sincere prayers, and condolences, to the King family. In Christian Charity, the Interdenominational Evangelistic Association, Bishop Trenton D. Lambright, Apostolic Overseer
Matthews Family
January 29, 2024
He will be truly missed. Our prayer with the family and the Lord will be with the family. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sandra Collins
January 29, 2024
Condolences to the Kings Family.
Sheldon McCormick
January 28, 2024
Godspeed, Dexter. Well done, your life's effort for your father and all his good works. And those of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. family. Deepest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace.
Judy Fulton
January 28, 2024
To The Family of Dexter S.King:
So sorry to learn that your loved one had transitioned to the heavens to be with our Lord and Savior and also joining his parents
sister and other relatives.
Please find comfort knowing God will help during this difficult time.
Reliving memories and treasured
times spent together will keep his love and spirit alive.
He looked so much liked his father and proudly gave himself to ensure that justice and freedom is for all people everywhere.
Now resting in God's loving arms in the peace he so deserves.
God Bless You All
Ryan Randall
January 27, 2024
Rest in peace, Mr. Dexter S. King. My respect, prayer and condolence are to the King family. I pray (Heavenly Father) that the King family would be comforted. I pray (Heavenly Father) that the King family would rest in being insured that there loved one Mr. Dexter Scott King is in a better place. I pray (Heavenly Father) that the King family will all be together again one day.
RT
January 27, 2024
Condolences to The family of Dexter King, The son of a Drum Major called to soon.
Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
charles candler sadler
January 26, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Witherspoon
January 26, 2024
God bless you, Mrs. Leah W King, Martin King III, Rev. Bernice King, Yolanda and the entire family of Mr. Dexter King in this time of sorrow.
Ionia Sass
January 26, 2024
Sending condolences to the king family may Dexter Scott King RIP
Robyn
January 26, 2024
An Atlanta fixture for so many years, a devoted champion for civil rights and a supporter of so many other great causes. He will be missed. My heart goes out to the King family. May God dry your tears and heal your hearts as you cope with such a difficult loss.
EDO
January 26, 2024
Condolences to the family of Dexter King. May you always keep memories of him in your heart and may the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. The heart is never ready, the time is never right to say goodbye. Please know that God is aware of your pain and may he give you the strength needed as you continue on this journey of life.
Respectfully,
Janice Smith Foy
January 26, 2024
I had the opportunity to meet Dexter at the Birmingham Airport in 1982. A very friendly man with the smile of his father (Dr. King) Prayers for Mrs. King and the King Family.
Ann Branch
January 26, 2024
We all have the responsibility of carrying on the legacy of Dr. King but none more than his children. God bless and keep the family during this loss of Dexter - their brother, husband, father and loved one
Elizabeth Bell
January 25, 2024
Rip Dexter
Pamela Doles
January 25, 2024
Dexter was a sapient, fiercely loyal man. His visions were often misunderstood, but when brought to fruition, his brilliance was undeniable. I was blessed an honored to have his friendship. Rest well my friend.
To the King/ Farris family, please accept my sincere condolences, and prayers for your strength.
Peace and blessings
CA
January 25, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Clara Wise
January 25, 2024
I’m praying for family comfort and love and peace at this time.
RR
January 25, 2024
A staunch supporter of civil rights in his own right´ as well as part of his family´s legacy. This is a loss for so many. Prayers for the King family.
RB
January 25, 2024
Sincere condolences to the King family, truly sorry for your loss. May God keep you all in his arms to carry you through this difficult time of your loss.
Jerome Hightower
January 24, 2024
May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lashondra Mason
January 24, 2024
May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Wesley Wearings
January 23, 2024
So, sorry to hear of his death my deepest condolences to the family thanks for all you contribute to this world
Carson Loveless
January 23, 2024
My condolences to his family and his loved ones
Donna James
January 23, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are now in Heaven with your parents, who made our Civil rights projects possible. Rest in Peace.
Della Milbank
January 23, 2024
My condolences to the family. No doubt you'll be greeted by your parents in Heaven. May the world never forget what wonderful parents they were. I remember well that heartbreaking, destructive day in April so long ago.
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