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Rev. Johnnie King

Passed 01/30/2021

Obituary For Rev. Johnnie King

The Governor of South Carolina advises to limit public gatherings to 50 guests or less to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC carefully considered this recommendation and ask that additional guest please participate via live-streaming if it is authorized by the family.

Graveside Service for Reverend Johnnie Lee King & Mrs. Mae Ola King will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Ousleydale Missionary Baptist Church, 3288 Cedar Ridge Road, Hartsville, South Carolina, where the Pastor is Reverend A. D. Robinson.

On August 8, 1947, Johnnie Lee King was born to the late Edna King Davis in McBee, South Carolina. Johnnie was educated in the Chesterfield County School System and graduated from Pine Forest High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army where he earned and received several distinctions and honors. He was joined in holy matrimony to Mae Ola Scott on June 4, 1967. To this union they were blessed with three children.

He leaves behind to mourn: a daughter, Dr. Athena M. King; a son, Vashon L. (Natasha Jackson) King; a granddaughter, Jasmine A. King; three grandsons, Jonathan Hough, Jaylen King, and Jayce King; a great-granddaughter, Kingsley Hough; two brothers, Joel (Gloria) Davis and Albert “Ted” (Sue) Davis; three sisters, Betty Sue Hines, Linda Hicklin, and Katie (Mike) Cuthberson; two aunts, Ethel Gaskins and Clara King; an uncle, Clyde “Shot” King; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, other close relatives, friends, several “mentees” and extended church families.

Family Viewing will be held 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday, February 5, 2021 at Mount Olive Word of Life, 812 South Sixth Street, Hartsville, South Carolina.

Please keep the family of Reverend Johnnie L. King in your thoughts and prayers.


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Resting Easy on the other shore.

I keep shaking my head in disbelief....we shared an office, vehicle and dinner Monday thru Friday for many years....we talked of many things during our travels, God, family, friends and lots of other things. Soooo hard to digest he and May Ola are gone to their eternal home....breaks my heart this disease has cut life short for so many people...Forever in my heart..Carolyn King

To the Family, Colleagues, Church Family and Acquaintances of Reverend Johnnie King. May his spirit soar and his soul rest in peaceful slumber. Praying God be with you during the transitioning and bereavement of your loved one. Donna Harris and Family

Remembering Johnnie as the best tax preparer ever... Family may the Father bless you and give you peace at this very difficult time... with love Mary King, Reginald Bull, Lillie Wyman, Janice Smith, Luther King and Theola Scott

With our deepest sympathy to the family. Classmates Eugene Bowman and Ronnie King.

Our deepest sympahty to the family. Reverend Don and Retha Robinson

Prayers for the families......

To the King and Scott Families: Having walked through loss, I know the pain seems unbearable at this moment. It may seem like time will not let you forget the pain but please know with time spent in prayer it will help you bear the pain. All of you have my sincere condolences. Pat Hudley & Family

Prayers for the King Family, on behalf of the Ramah Grove Missionary Baptist Church, McFarlan, NC David A. Dickey, Pastor

Sending up prayers for Rev. Brother Jonnie and Sister Mae Ola King and family I have know them for server years, they where grate supporters of my Radio ministry. they will truly be missed. Sidney R. ALEXANDER District Deputy of the #6 Masonic District of prince Hall Masons.

I am so sorry that Pastor King has transitioned to Heaven. He was my pastor for many years. I am glad I kept in touched with him. I am also saddened concerning Sister King passing also. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers. Jenny R Cunningham and the Cunningham family( Sarah, David, Sharda, Justin, Raveen, and Thomas).

JANNIE WASHINGTON

TO THE KING FAMILY YOU HAVE OUR SYMPATHY.ROBBIE WASHINGTON & FAMILY YOU WILL BE MISSED.

We send you all our sincerest condolences along with healing prayers.

With heartfelt sympathy, Kenneth & Linda Baker, Kenneth Baker Jr. & Family and The Hough Family

RIP Rev Johnny🌷 Our Families The Late Rev. Bishop We all go way back in knowing each other's..You always was a kind and pleasant Man...May God sustain The King and Scott Family's and uphold you all...Marilyn Bishop and Family

Sharing in your sorrow with love and friendship. The Bowman family.

To the King and Scott families, My deepest condolences to the families. I know it is so devastating to lose both father and mother within days of each other. Just know that they both have gone from "Labor to Reward" to be with the Lord. I met Rev Johnny and Mae Ola in years past in Hartsville, S.C.. I knew them both thru Mary Lois Evans and my friend and classmate Willie Evans Jr. I know it is so devastating to lose both mother and father within days of each other. Again, my deepest condolences to the families. They say that time heals the pain, but in reality,it just makes it more bearable.

Gerald Hunter

To the King and Scott families. May the Lord Bless and Comfort you in your time of Sorrow. Lean on Jesus and he will console your heart. Maeola amd Johnnie Lee were our friends and classmates at Pine Forest High School in McBee,S.C. With deepest Sympathy. Rondy Wright, Patricia Graham, Diana Tisdale, Gerthine (Sneak) Wright.

Jessie Yarborough Harrell lit a candle in remembrance of Rev. Johnnie King praying for the family.

My condolences to the family. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Alice Singleton & Family

Condolences to the family. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

To the family of Rev. Johnny and Mae Ola King. May God grant you his comfort during this difficult time. Rev Johnnie and Mrs. Mae Ola will be missed. shar Playing Piano music for them as they sang together from time to time in church services on many occasions was always a joy. Rev. King was instrumental in encouraging my nephew as a young boy to use his musical talent by using him as his musician in many revivals he preached. Ted and Rose Williams

To Athena, Vashon and all of the family, I feel your pain and share your heavy hearts in the transitioning of both your parents, Rev. King and Sister Maeola. I know God will see you all through these difficult days and years ahead. They we so close in life, one would not have wanted to go on without the other. They are still together in Glory. Praying asking God to strengthen and keep you all in His loving care. Earths lost is truly Heavens Gain.....sleep on my friends, sleep on. Your friend Mildred Mingo-Kirkland....Heath Springs, SC 29058...

Sorry for your loss, prayers to the King and Scott family.

The Michael Johnson Family

Prayers for the family. Patricia Lunn

Athena, Vashon and Family: There are no words to express the heartbreak we truly feel for you and your family! We are praying God's strength, love and mercy upon you all during this very difficult time!

With heartfelt sympathy and love, The Mitchell Family (William, Christi, & Jayna)

Condolences and prayers for the King and Scott families. Just so sad for the passing of these two dear people who served their church and community for so long. They will be missed so much. Debbie Johnson

Our hearts are absolutely devastated. We will definitely miss "King" and Mrs.Mae Ola deeply. On behalf of the Miller and Sowell family, we share in your sympathy and pray that God will move his mighty hand and cover your family with peace and comfort at this difficult time. They will both be missed but will always remain in our hearts......Pam, Alex, Anthony, Drue, Vivian and Shaniya

Our hearts are absolutely devastated. We will definitely miss "King" and Mrs.Mae Ola deeply. On behalf of the Miller and Sowell family, we share in your sympathy and pray that God will move his mighty hand and cover your family with peace and comfort at this difficult time. They will both be missed but will always remain in our hearts......Pam, Alex, Anthony, Drue, and Vivian

Heavenly Father, by your power Christ conquered death and ascended in glory. I pray that you will give Athena and Vashon the blessing of peace in the midst of their grief at the loss of their beloved parents. Jesus died and rose again, and is seated at your right hand, interceding for your people. I ask that you would bring comfort to their weary hearts. We thank you for the memories they have and pray that you will show them the path of life, and the fullness of joy in your presence through all eternity. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Brodderick Roary

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the King family. Vashon we love you and Tasha dearly. May the Lord uphold you and your family during this time of loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Herbert/Cynthia Deas (your next door neighbors)

To Athena, Vashon, and all members of the King family we sending our heartfelt sympathy. Know that our thoughts and prayers for your peace and comfort continue to go forth during this difficult time. Allen "Reggie" Mitchell and family

Praying comfort for the King family. Reverend Deborah Bartell and family.

Deepest sympathy to the King family. Praying your strength. Pastor Gregory Bartell, Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church

Heartfelt sympathy to the family Reverend Johnnie & Mrs.Olga Mae King. We pray the peace of God will engulf you and the Love of God will strengthen you in the days ahead. Our prayers and condolences. Min. Darren &Jacqueline Jowers

Thoughts and prayers for all the prayers! He was my friend. Bernice Winburm

Family: You have my deepest sympathy. I worked with Johnny for many years at Chesterfield Board of Disability . He was a fine gentleman. I know he is in a better place. May God Bless You. Wanda Lewis

With deepest sympathy I pray for the children of Jonnie and Mae Ola King. Margie Hammond

The family of Rev. Johnnie Lee King and Sister Mae Ola (Scott) King have my deepest sympathy and prayers at this time. As a child, I often traveled with them on the revival circuit, accompany Rev. King on the piano. I pray that the strength of God sustains all who are connected, both now, and in the days to come. Oscar C. Gregg III & Family

The family of Rev. Johnnie Lee King and Sister Mae Ola (Scott) King have my deepest sympathy and prayers at this time. As a child, I often traveled with them on the revival circuit, accompany Rev. King on the piano. I pray that the strength of God sustains all who are connected, both now, and in the days to come. Oscar C. Gregg III & Family

The family of Sister Mae Ola King and Rev. Johnnie Lee King have my deepest sympathy and prayers at this time. As a child, I often traveled with them on the revival circuit, accompanying Rev. King on the piano. I pray that the strength of God sustains all who are connected, both now, and in the days to come. Oscar C. Gregg III & Family

Kyle Carr

Evelyn Miller praying for the family.

Linda Bull and Family

Bernice S. Linton

Sending prayers and condolences to the King family

Linda Stover, Camden, SC

Extending our deepest sympathy! Love Hettie Smith & Family

Breona Benjamin

Sending our deepest sympathy, to the King family! We absolutely loved Rev, as we called him and will truly be missed by many.

Love——Lawrence, Charlene, Sheita, Tony, Zach & Mia.

That big grin will be certainly be missed!! He was always quick with a word of encouragement! On behalf of me(Cynthia) and his first cousin Minnie King Hough. May God comfort you like only He can🙏

To the Kings Family I'm sending my deepest condolences to you all.

Our Deepest Condolences....MR/MRS JOSEPH HILTON

Mae Price Pate

Ours Deepest Condolences. HAYNESWORTH FAMILY'S

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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