Raleigh E. King, 73, Kansas City, MO, passed away February 17, 2014 at North Care Hospice House. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, at Winnwood Baptist Church, 4513 N. Jackson, Kansas City, MO. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery South.
Raleigh was born November 29, 1940 in Clinton County, MO, son of James and Opal (Border) King. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps. His life revolved around his family. Raleigh was dedicated to his work. His family was everything to him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Vickey Stanley, and brother Elmer King. Raleigh is survived by his wife JoAnn (Dean) King; daughter Brenda (Chuck) Pittsenbarger; sons Mike (Kim) Parrish, Mark (Ghita) King, Ahmad (Madhiyah) Yusof, and Mickey (Jackie) Stanley; sisters Mary, Ida and Ellen; grandchildren Jason (Charlie), Jessica, Cheryl (Brian), Crystal, Malaysia, Lacey, Izzat, Daniel, Abraham and Sean; and great-grandchildren Hanah, Jacob and Aiden.
Arrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO.