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Official Obituary of

Melvin King

August 26, 1949 ~ December 30, 2021 (age 72) 72 Years Old
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Melvin King Obituary

Melvin King was the fifth child born to Richard King and Velma Lemons King on August 26, 1949 in Oakland, Texas. He attended public school in Weimar, Texas. He accepted Christ under the leadership of Pastor M. J. Williams at New Zion Temple #2 in Oakland, Texas. where he was a faithful member until his health declined.

Melvin was employed by Mercy Construction Company of Houston, Texas where he worked for a number of years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Velma and Richard King, two sisters, Willie Elma King and Georgia Love, Three brothers, Lloyd King, Paul King and Marvin Lemons. Early Thursday morning on December 30, 2021; Melvin was extended an invitation to claim his glory and prepare for eternal life with his Heavenly Father.

Melvin leaves to cherish his memories: Two sisters, Freddie Mae Powell of Weimar, Texas and Marilyn Hardaway of San Antonio, Texas and one brother, Richard Charles King of San Antonio, Texas. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

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Services

Visitation
Friday
January 7, 2022

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Tommy E. Taylor Funeral Home
844 E. Guadalupe Street
La Grange, TX 78945

Funeral Service
Saturday
January 8, 2022

1:00 PM
New Zion Temple #2
1962 FM 532
Oakland, TX 78951

Interment following funeral service
Saturday
January 8, 2022

Oakland Cemetery
1003 Washington Street
Oakland, TX 78951

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