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Sam King Obituary

Sam King, Jr. Charleston - Sam King, Jr., at age 87, passed away at Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC on July 6th, 2017. He was born May 19th, 1930 in Charleston, SC. He remained there his entire life. Mr. King attended Charleston County Schools and graduated from Burke High School in the year 1947. He went on to have a brief stay in the Air Force. He had various jobs as a young person. Mr. King retired after 38 years from Charleston Naval Shipyard. He also finished his secular work with Dockside Apartments in 2008 (20 years). Mr. King is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth A. King; his children, Carolyn Smith (James), Sandra King, Melvina Grey, Darryl King, Sr. (Lynn), and Brother, Richard King (Avis); five grandchildren: Damon Smith, Daniel Smith, Allison Curry (James), Darryl King, Jr. (Abigail), and Alysa M. King. Mr. King is predeceased by his parents, Sam King, Sr. and Anna Lee King; sister, Mazie Matthews; and brothers, Hardy King and Richie King. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, July 15th at 1:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3312 Bonanza Rd., Charleston, SC 29407. Online condolences may be made at www.CharlestonFunerals.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. McALISTER, Inc., 1620 Savannah Hwy. 843-766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 11 to Jul. 12, 2017.

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Wilma Mitchell

July 13, 2017

Liz, So sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and the family

Annette Fields

July 12, 2017

To Elizabeth King & Family:
My prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength.

Viola Bryant

July 12, 2017

May it comfort you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with the King family.

Ricardo and Viola G. Bryant

R D

July 12, 2017

Mrs. King and family. Please except my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your dear beloved one. May you have peace and comfort from God during this most difficult time.

The Pearsons

July 12, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Brother King has run the race to the finish. May God grant him eternal life free from suffering.

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