ReflectionsLife’s Reflections
A Life Well Lived
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?
(Ecclesiastes 3:1-9)
A Time to be Born
Jesse Leon King was born June 27, 1955, in Shelby County, Tennessee, to the union of Eddie and Annie King.
A Time to Learn
Walker Elementary
Lincoln Junior High Southside High School
Booker T. Washington High School
A Time to Live
Jesse lived a life full of Joy, Entertaining others with his Soulful Singing and Energetic personality. Jesse attended St. Paul Baptist Church (Holmes Rd.) for 20 years. He served in the Male Chorus, Media Team, and supported his wife with Repast Ministry. He was employed with the City of Memphis for 48 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Jesse was the Life of any party. He shared his life with Tunjula Curry-Holly on December 31, 2002. Together they shared their love for 23 beautiful years but married for 18 years.
A Time to Work
U.S Army
Westin Hotel
Orpheum Theatre FedEx City of Memphis
A Time to Die
On Saturday, September 26, 2020, our Lord and Savior called the final sibling of the Kings to rest. Jesse was preceded in death by his mother, Annie King, his father Eddie King, Brothers Rene Dobbins; Eddie King, Jr.; Danny King; sisters Clarise Dobbins and Barbara Ann Jackson.
A Time to Remember
Jesse’s legacy continues to live through his loyal, loving, faithful, committed, and devoted wife Tunjula King.
Daughters- LaTasha King; Julia Holly Sons- Dane King (Frankie); Justin King, Julius Holly, II (Knezha). Grandson- Brandon T. King; Kynigel M. King; Christian D. Jones. Goddaughter- Daja Hammond Brother in law- Milwaukee Jackson Mother in Love- Pamela C. Mitchell (Leasha) South Memphis families – Ollies’, Towns’, Gregorys’. Parhams’, Mells’, Estells’, Jacksons’, Matthews’. Along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and adopted sons and daughters. Jesse will always be remembered and loved as “Pops” to many. His free spirit and smile will always live with us.
The Celebration of Life
Saturday, October 10, 2020 • 12:00 Noon
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church 2124 East Holmes Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38116
Processional – Minister Cortney Richardson
Selection........................................................................St. Paul Male Chorus
Scripture Readings:
Old & New Testament.................................Reverend Eddie King, Jr.
Prayer..............................................................................Reverend Fred Love
Selection........................................................................St. Paul Male Chorus
Words of Comfort................................................................Ronald Crawford
Selection...........................................................Minister Cortney Richardson
Reflections
(2 Minutes Please)
Orin Walker
Bobby Towns
Vincent Wells
Selection................Minister Cortney Richardson
Special Tribute from Children...........Julia Holly
Special Selection................LaWandra Williams & Carol Y. Davis
“Wife Moment”
Acknowledgments.......................Carol Y. Davis
Selection..............Minister Cortney Richardson
Eulogy....................Rev. Dr. Christopher Davis
Recessional
herished CMemories
~Acknowledgements ~
We give our loved ones back to God. And just as he first gave them to us and did not lose them in the giving, so we have not lost them in returning them to Him… for life is eternal, love is immortal, death is only a horizon, and a horizon is nothing but the limit of our earthly sight.
We, the family of Mr. Jesse King, acknowledge with grateful appreciation the many expressions of kindness, concern, and sympathy evident through cards, flowers, phone calls, and other acts of condolences during our time of bereavement. The fact that you have called and visited consoled our hearts. A very special thank you to Pamela Curry-Mitchell, Carol Y. Davis, Ouida Curry, Linda Mills, Terri SmithAnderson, Shelia Thomas, Sharon Bounds, FedEx Dropbox Team, St. Paul Baptist Church, and Spring Valley Hospice Team.
~Honorary
Pallbearers
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St. Paul Male Chorus
Harold Ollie
Ladall Estell
Bobby Towns
Julius Hamilton
Larry Gregory
Justin King
Dane King
Julius Holly II
Stacy Ellington
Eangleo Williams
City of Memphis Solid Waste Management
~Active Pallbearers
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Julius Holly II
Jarquez Beard
Javon Klish
Vincent Wells
Johnny Causey
DeMarcus Jackson
Darius Hudson
Terrence Mays
Leon Bounds
~Reception ~ Harrison’s Memorial Chapel
Tennessee 38116
Change of Address
I’ve changed my address to Heaven
I’ve crossed the Great Divide.
I know there’s no sorrow or crying, Because I’ve reached the other side.
I am so happy to be here, for the Lord Himself I see.
I’ve changed my address to Heaven,
I bid this world goodbye.
I now live forever with Jesus in my new home in the sky.
I have no burdens or heartaches
And from tears I am now free. I’ve changed my address to Heaven, I’m safe forevermore.
For the Lord built a mansion
And my name is on the door.
You can find us walking together,
For where He is, I’ll always be. I’ve changed my address to Heaven, That’s the place you’ll find me.