IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Charles E.
King
November 20, 2012
Obituary
Oct. 7, 1941 - Nov. 20, 2012
ELKHART — Charles E. King, 71, of Elkhart and formerly of Chicago, went home to be with the Lord at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012.
He was born Oct. 7, 1941, in Yazoo, Miss.
As a young man, he moved to Chicago and then to Cassopolis, Mich., before settling in Elkhart in 2000.
He leaves behind his son, Daniel "Danny" Parker of Cincinnati; stepchildren Charles, Derrick, Arnice, Melvina and Arlana Baines, all of Chicago; granddaughter Danielle Parker of Chicago; 16 stepgrandchildren; 21 great-stepgrandchildren; godsons Vincent "Poo" Murry Jr. and Versean Murry of Elkhart; his longtime friend and caregiver, Karen Murry; as well as a host of cousins and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Johnson; his brother, Golden King; his significant other, Clovese Baines; and a stepson, James Baines Jr.
Charles accepted Christ as his personal savior at a young age. He was a member of Greater Works Outreach in Elkhart. He worked as a mechanic for years and had achieved several certifications.
He enjoyed Western and action movies, sitting and talking with friends, singing and writing poetry. He was a friend to many and loved by all who knew him.
In accordance to Charles' wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial celebration of his life will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Open Gate Praise and Deliverance Temple, 137 Division St., Elkhart.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
ELKHART — Charles E. King, 71, of Elkhart and formerly of Chicago, went home to be with the Lord at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012.
He was born Oct. 7, 1941, in Yazoo, Miss.
As a young man, he moved to Chicago and then to Cassopolis, Mich., before settling in Elkhart in 2000.
He leaves behind his son, Daniel "Danny" Parker of Cincinnati; stepchildren Charles, Derrick, Arnice, Melvina and Arlana Baines, all of Chicago; granddaughter Danielle Parker of Chicago; 16 stepgrandchildren; 21 great-stepgrandchildren; godsons Vincent "Poo" Murry Jr. and Versean Murry of Elkhart; his longtime friend and caregiver, Karen Murry; as well as a host of cousins and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Johnson; his brother, Golden King; his significant other, Clovese Baines; and a stepson, James Baines Jr.
Charles accepted Christ as his personal savior at a young age. He was a member of Greater Works Outreach in Elkhart. He worked as a mechanic for years and had achieved several certifications.
He enjoyed Western and action movies, sitting and talking with friends, singing and writing poetry. He was a friend to many and loved by all who knew him.
In accordance to Charles' wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial celebration of his life will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Open Gate Praise and Deliverance Temple, 137 Division St., Elkhart.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
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Services
Celebration Of Life Service
November
30
Starts at 7:00 pm