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Charlie King Jr.

1945 - 2021

Charlie King Jr. obituary, 1945-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1945

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Charlie King Obituary

Cpl. Charlie King Jr. age 76 formerly of Columbiana, Alabama and a Gary resident for 65 years passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 18, 1945 to the late Charlie King Sr. and Naomi King. Charlie was a member of Washington Street Church of God for many years. He worked for the Gary Police Department 37 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 4 sisters and 1 grandson. He leaves to cherish his fond memories wife of 42 years Mary L. King; 4 sons Charles (Delbert)King III, Lorenzo King, Chrissaun (Keshia)King, Cash (Georgina) King, 1 daughter Tasha King; 7 siblings Beverly Smith, Sandra Faye King, Lorenzo (Arlene)King, Naomi (Hubert) Vinson, Alma Jean Polk, Alphonzo Joe King and Patricia (Anthony) Ballard 32 Grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Visitation, Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00a.m. all services at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 West 11th Avenue. Bishop Ricky Hogan Officiating.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Aug. 25, 2021.

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Kenyetta King

November 10, 2024

I love you grandad....I wish we seen each other more

Mary King/Wife

March 10, 2024

Your birthday anniversary is coming up, My Love. Love you always. You are not gone(always in my heart) and will never be forgotten.

Ms. Nadine Gordy

August 19, 2023

Always a gentleman to me, loved working patrol with him. Officer Nadine Robinson

Louis Jackson "Jack"

August 29, 2021

Family ton hear of Charlie's passing pains me greatly! He was such a great workmate and a great friend. We all have a wealth of memories to cherish.

Riqui Barnes

August 29, 2021

To my beautiful King family. There are not enough words to express my sincere condolences to you all for this great loss. May the peace and love of the Lord continue to strengthen you all during this time. Know that your Barnes cousins are with you in spirit and lifting you up in our prayers. We love you.

Carolyn Parker Burt

August 28, 2021

To the King Family,
We sent our deepest sympathy.
May GOD be with the family doing this difficult time. May his memories for ever be in your heart. Praying for ur strength in the a LORD.

Marolyn Parker Williams & Carolyn Parker Burt

Stephanie Hathaway

August 28, 2021

To Mrs. Mary King & family...Im sorry 4 you're loss and you have our condolences from the Anderson-Hathaway family...I miss you Mr. King its this Hathaway woman! Much love & you're be truly miss my friend R.I.H and R.I.P...

Nadine (Robinson) Gordy

August 28, 2021

RIP my friend, it was a joy working with you on the force. My condolences to the family

Ernestine Hosea

August 26, 2021

Hello Mary I was sorry to hear about Charlie. I will be praying for you and your family. God bless you sweetie.

MYRTLE B MATEEN

August 26, 2021

Praying for your family and friends. Thanks for your service.

Michael & Ermalene Gault Sr

August 26, 2021

To the family,

Charlie's at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. Prior to his retiring, we worked Adam Sector together back in the day. May The Creator bring you peace during this time.

Debra K Smith

August 26, 2021

May God comfort your heart's today tomorrow and forevermore

Kenneth and Gloria (Robinson) Hooks

August 25, 2021

Our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Charlie King, Jr. Praying God give you all strength, endurance and peace during the coming days.

Roosevelt Class of 1965 CLASSMATE
Gloria J. (Robinson) Hooks

Marion Johnson, Holt-Summit, MO

August 25, 2021

My deepest condolences to the entire family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God keep you strong and united through this tough time.
"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal"

Gregory D Carr

August 25, 2021

I was saddened to read of Charlie's death. He was a friend, and a colleague in the Gary School System. He was always funny and upbeat with people, and down to earth. May the King Family find strength and comfort from all the prayers and support from all. He'll be sorely missed.

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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