Raymond King Jr. Was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 23, 1938 to Raymond King Sr. and Alice Marie Kennedy. He had seven sisters and brothers: Claude Edward Campbell, Lulu Mae Campbell Pillows, Alma Lee Campbell Newton, Gordon Herbert Campbell, Benjamin King, Emma Mae King, and William Nelson King. They all preceded him in death. Raymond also had one grandson Darryl A. King-Divens and one great-grandson Andre D. King Jr. who preceded him in death.
Raymond leaves to cherish his memory his wife Geraldine "Jerrie" King, his children three sons, Richard King, Rodney King, and Reggie (Angie) King. Four daughters Ronidia King-McCall, Robin King, Ronnetta "Tiny" King, and Rachael (Demi) Holder. Two brother-in-laws Elder Willie (Deloris) Jamerson, Elder Carl (Lynda) Jamerson, four sister-in-laws, I. Marie (Calvin) Morris, Sandra Jamerson, I. Jean (Alvin) Morris, and Connie Y. Avery. One step daughter Iris Y. (Mike) Brumfield. He had a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousin. Raymond had many, many friends.
Raymond Joined the Army when he was only 15 years old and served 26 years in the army, he also served 7 years in the Navy. Raymond traveled all across America and overseas, Alaska and many other Army posts while in the Army. Raymond was the first black draftsman in the Navy. Raymond loved life and enjoyed telling stories about his Army life. As a couple we traveled a lot across America, I found I loved to travel as much as he did.
