Mr. Earvin King, age 55, a native of Jackson, AL and a resident of Daleville, AL was born January 31, 1961 to the parentage of Mrs. Inez Lavern Dean King and the late Mr. George King, Jr, He departed this life April 23, 2016 at Enterprise Medical Center, Enterprise, AL
At an early age, Earvin united with Foreman Chapel Bapt. Church (presently) Jackson Street Bapt. Church, Jackson, AL. He attended Jackson High School. Earvin was a logger and also worked in the construction industry.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Deloris Jackson.
He will forever be cherished in the hearts of his devoted friend and mother of his children, Nora Dixon King of Daleville, AL; three devoted sons, Eric Demetrius (Shanteni) King, Jason Parker (Jaretta) Dixon, Jamarcus Dristell (Annastashia) Dixon, all of Daleville, AL; two devoted daughters, Miranda Lashae King of Daleville, AL, and Sheritta Foreman of Jackson, AL; devoted mother, Inez Dean King of Jackson, AL; seven sisters, Emma Jean (Randy) Brown, Claresa (Johnny) Hamilton, Betty (Chester) Tiggs, Yvonne King, Carrie (Clarence) Quaites, Sharon (Antonio) Crayton, all of Jackson, AL and Nettie King of Mobile, AL; two brothers, Cecil (Ruth) King of Jackson, AL, and Conrad (Doris) King of Columbus, GA; 12 grandchildren, Ca'Vale Cage, Jastashion Dixon, Tyessence King, Jamarcus Dixon, Jr., T.J. Snell, Jacquez Clay, Talageon King, Norasiah Engram, Na'Riyah King, Eric King, Jr., Jaiethan Dixon, Chase King; three aunts, Helen (Donald) Pettway of Des Plaines, IL; Ethel Dean of Jackson, AL, Melva Dean, Mobile, AL; one uncle, Robert (Carolyn) Dean of Jackson, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and his devoted pet dog, Kanobi.
Viewing Friday, April 29, 2016, 1-6pm at Andrews Funeral Home; viewing Saturday, April 30, 11-12 noon service at Mt. Olive #2 Missionary Baptist Church, 105 Griffin Street, Jackson, AL; Dr. S. E. Tullis, pastor; Dr. T. L. Douglas, eulogist. Following burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of Jackson Street Bapt. Church, 516 Jackson Street, Jackson, AL 36545.
Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com, and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.