Elder Willie James King Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Elder Willie James King of Fort Wayne, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Elder Willie left this world on October 25, 2024 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elder Willie James King to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Larkin Dennis and Rowenia King; and his brothers, Sam Smith (Gladys), Madison Smith (Martha) and Robert Shearer (Jeraldean).
He is survived by: his uncle Dennis; his children, Wesley King Sr. (San) of California, Vanessa Custard (Larry) of Fort Wayne, Dennis King Sr. (Ellen) of California, Angela King Harris of Fort Wayne, Tarita King of Fort Wayne and Catrina King Thompson of Indianapolis; his grandchildren, Altermease Custard of Fort Wayne, Wesley Jr. King (Yesenia) of California, Jeremiah Custard (Ariell) of Fort Wayne, Isaiah Custard of Fort Wayne, Sharronda Ashley King of California, Daniel Custard of Fort Wayne, E'mon Harris of Fort Wayne, Evan Harris of Fort Wayne, Justin Thompson (Kyla) of Indianapolis, Dennis King Jr. of California, Donovan King of California, Na'Shon Hull Jr. of California, Astro King of California, Josiah Thompson of Indianapolis, Carmelo King of California, Kianna Custard of Ft. Wayne and Amiyah Custard of Ft. Wayne; his siblings, Martha Smith of Fort Wayne, Josephine Chimney of Fort Wayne, Catherine James of Fort Wayne, Ora Jean Jones of Detroit, Mary Bolton of Mobile Alabama, Finest Dennis of Detroit, Edward Dennis of Detroit and Frederic Dennis (Chris) of Salem Massachusetts; and his sisters-in-law, Allayne Hambright of Virginia and Denise Smith of Fort Wayne. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 9th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Pilgrim Baptist Church (1331 Gay St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 9th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
