Henry James

King

Serve the Lord with gladness, come before His presence with singing. Psalm 100:2

H enry James King was born June 11, 1950 to the late Mr. Floyd King, Sr. and the late Mrs. Ora Lee James King. After battling a prolonged illness, Henry entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at his home in Manhattan, NY.

H enry grew up in the A.O.H. Church of God under Bishop M. L. Lilly. Upon relocating to New York, Henry attended The Greater Mt. Sinai Church of God under Bishop Felton Lamar, The Jamaica A.O.H. Church under Elder Billy Bankston, and lastly, at The Grace Temple A.O.H. Church of God under Elder Queen E. Rodgers, his sister. He was a faithful member and served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and Superintendent of the Sunday School. Deacon King loved the church.

H enry received his early childhood education at Harper High School, Jackson, AL, and after moving to New York, furthered his education at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School Bayside in Queens, NY where he received his diploma. Henry continued his education at the Fashion Institute of Technology where he received his Associates Degree and utilized his degree by becoming a freelance fashion and clothing designer.

H e began his working career at Mt. Sinai Medical Center of New York as a Medical Clerical Assistant from 1981-2010. He served as a Union Delegate for Local 1199SEIU where he was an advocate for equal treatment for employees at Mt. Sinai. After retiring, and until his passing, Henry was employed as an Administrative Assistant at New York City Department of Corrections.

I n addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Aberdeen King and Walter L. King.

H e leaves to cherish his memory, four brothers, Willie L. King, Melvin (Shirley) King, Floyd King, Jr., all of Jackson, AL; Joseph (Sharon) King of Dallas, TX; two sisters, Elder Queen E. Rodgers of Jamaica, NY and Geneva (Lloyd) Muse of Jackson, AL; a beloved niece (who was like a sister), Veronica Faye Clarke of Jackson, AL, and a host nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Viewing Friday, April 15, 2022, 4pm until 5pm at Andrews Funeral Home; viewing Saturday, April 16, 2022, 1pm until the 2pm service at Jackson A.O.H. Church of God, 328 Davis Avenue, Jackson, AL 36545, Overseer Frank Mitchell, Pastor and Eulogist. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

We ask your prayers for Mr. King's four brothers, Willie L. King, Melvin King, Joseph King, Floyd King, Jr., two sisters, Elder Queen E. Rodgers, Geneva Muse, and the entire King Family. Facial covering is required and social distancing is recommended. Thank you for all kindnesses extended to the King Family. Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page. May God bless you.