Charlie King Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charlie Gerald King affectionately known as “Suga Man” was born in West Point, Mississippi to Charley King Sr. and Inez Murdoch on July 10, 1933. He was preceded in death by his parents Inez Murdoch and Charley King Sr., two siblings Roma Jean Roby and Johnetta Howard, and his nephew John McWright. In his youth, Charlie attended Sumner High School where he was found to be an exceptional athlete and received many accolades in basketball, football, and track. After high school, Charlie join the United States Army and received several awards until his honorable discharge in 1955. Charlie had a quick wit and was always eager to help those in need. Charlie was a devoted member of the Union Memorial United Presbyterian Church. Charlie married Beverly Trinidad (Bracken) in 1973, and to this union one daughter was born. Charlie was a printer for St. Louis University for several years and was also employed at World Wide Technologies until he retired. Charlie departed this life on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory: one daughter Letha King, two stepdaughters Mercedes and Rosa, one sister Delores Powell, all of Saint Louis, Missouri; two grandsons Elijah and Ezekiel, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Charlie King

July 10, 1933 - October 31, 2018