Howard JR King

Howard J.R. King, age 62, of Circleville, Ohio went home on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Ohio State University Hospital East in Columbus, Ohio. Howard was born June 16, 1952 to the late Percy Lee and Annie Mae (Owens) King in Leighton, Alabama. Howard served proudly in the United States Army where he completed one tour of duty in Vietnam. Howard is survived by siblings; Willie (Laura) King, Donnie Braddy and David (Cynthia) King, all of Marion, Gail V. King of Columbus and Leon (Donna) Braddy of South Carolina, his children; Rev. Ricky (Genatry) Ball and Antonio ( Lynn ) King, both of Marion Ohio, Bayon (Angela) Ball of Mansfield, Ohio, Charprintha King of Marion Ohio, Kameecia (William) Clegg of Beallsville Ohio, Tennilla (Joel)Barnet and Leona Kelley, both of Oklahoma, 23 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Contributions in Howard's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.