James Lee

Kings, Sr.

Mr. James Lee King, Sr., was born on July 27, 1944, to John Thomas King and Carrie Mae Lindsey in Molena, Georgia. James received his formal education from the Spalding County School System.

Mr. James Lee King, Sr., accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age at Wolf Creek County Line Baptist Church. He later moved his membership to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where he served as the Eldest Deacon, and he served on the Deacon Board.

Mr. James Lee King, Sr., was united in holy matrimony with Mrs. Susan Elaine King on September 19, 1986. Their union together was blessed with 17 children.

Mr. James Lee King, Sr., was employed by The City of Griffin as a Crossing Guard for several years, until he decided to retire. He his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, playing cards, keeping up with the Georgia lottery, riding motorcycles, playing pool, and most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.

On Monday, March 17, 2025, Mr. James Lee King, Sr., name was called, and he answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas King, and Carrie Mae Lindsey; brothers, Arthur Yarbrough, John Thomas King, Jr., Kelvin "Jack" King, Tommy King, Harold James King, Larry "Toby" Carter, and Emmit Yarbrough; sisters, Joann K. Stubbs, May Lee King, and Annie Mae Favors, and his daughter, Caril Myrtice King.

Mr. James Lee King, Sr., leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories his loving wife, Susan Elaine King; their children, Joanne Williams, Annie (Fred) Hollis, Shirley (Rev. Eric) Clemons, Sharon Knight, Wanda King, Robert (Denise) King, Michelle King, Lisa (Rico) Starks, Tabatha King, James (Shaniyah) King, Jr., John (Dashawn) King, Jr., Staci King, Jeffery (Felicia) Johnson, Cisco (Wanda) Furlow, Clint Furlow, and Johnny Furlow; 3 brothers, Thomas King, Herman (Anna) King, and Melvin King; 2 sisters, Sherrel (Eddie) Shaw, and Bertha Carter; 2 sisters-in-law, Margaret Yarbrough, and Stephnay Yarbrough; 59 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation for Mr. King will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Pastor Milton S. Goggins is the Pastor and Eulogist.