Shirley King Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley King of Wilmington, North Carolina, born in Cookeville, Tennessee, who passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley King to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Shirley may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Luther Wesley King and Beulah Ramsey King; his siblings, Thurman Nelson King and Anna Pearl Bean; and his daughter Teresa King England.
He is survived by: his wife Robin King; his sons, Larry King and Mark King of Cookeville; his brother Robert Lee King of Conway, SC; and the mother of his children Jean King. He is also survived by four great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter, and two great-great-grandsons.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 23rd 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the United Freewill Baptist Church (1926 N Dixie Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 23rd 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
