Carey N. King 1960-2020

Carey was born Nov. 17, 1960, in Memphis, Tenn., to Murry and Brownie Spears King. He was the seventh born of eight children. He graduated from East High School Class of 1978 in Memphis. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army as an infantry solider.

On April 19, 1980, he married the former Claudette Pardue in Youngstown.

He served six years in the service but finally settled in Youngstown in 1995.

He was a 33rd degree Mason and a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church. He enjoyed cooking, barbequing and socializing with his friends and family. He was a diehard Carolina Panthers fan.

Besides his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Sherry “Futceedo” (Richard) King-Underwood; his beloved mother, Brownie King of Memphis; two sisters, Sherry Wilkins and Marva “Tootie” (Ron) Hunt, both of Memphis; three brothers, Ira (Neil) Lewis of Las Vegas, Murry “Bimmie” (Jackie) and Keith Paul King, both of Memphis; and two grandchildren, Majaia “Pumpkin” Underwood and Richard “Shorty” Underwood Jr.

He was preceded in death by his father, Murry King Sr.; his brother, Larry King; and sister Portia King.

A celebration of life service will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home, 1951 McGuffey Road, Youngstown, OH 44505.

The homegoing services will be held Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. Calling hours begin at 10 a.m. and the funeral follows at 11 a.m. at Christ Centered Church, 3300 Hudson Ave, Youngstown, OH 44511.

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