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Deacon William Edward King, age 89, of Richmond, departed this life on August 5, 2025. He was a Retired Director of the Equal Employment Opportunity Department, at Whitehall Robins Pharmaceutical Company. Mr. King was also an avid golfer.
He is survived by his wife, Wilhelmenia King; two daughters, Konnetta King and Veranetta Roscoe (James); one sister, Ella Mae Chadwick; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives; and friends.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where he can be viewed on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be an Omega Service (Alpha Phi Alpha Memorial Service) at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary Street on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Earl Brown and Dr. Ricardo Brown (Pastors). Entombment, Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Carl Eggleston
Yesterday
He was a good and kind man
Pat Doutt
August 11, 2025
I´m sorry to hear of Bill King´s passing. He was a pleasure to know and work with in the Personnel Department at Robins for a number of years. Always pleasant and cheerful. RIP Bill King.
TYRONE DICKERSON
August 11, 2025
Brother Bill, I have known u for quite a long time on and off the golf course. You will always be remembered as a great member of the NNGA. Love to Mena and your two daughters. RIP!
Robert Turner Hickson
August 11, 2025
We are sorry to hear of the passing of our friend. We extend our prayers and best wishes to the King Family. Cowboy and Delores Johnson!!
Annette Monroe-Martin
August 11, 2025
Dear Mena and family,
Herb and Hollie join me in extending our sympathy to your family. Please know that the passing of time and the good memories will bring you strength.
Annette
Elnora Lightfoot
August 11, 2025
Mrs King,I'm so sorry for your loss. I send my deepest condolences to the family.
From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home
August 11, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Audrey Best-Jackson
August 10, 2025
To the King family you have my condolences.
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