John Edward King, Jr., 65, died February 13, 2015 peacefully at his home in Columbia, Mo. He was born Nov. 17, 1949 in Chicago, IL. son of the late Faith Shirley and John E. King Sr. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Lynn King. They married on April 24, 1982, as they shared their life together for nineteen happy years, in Maplewood, raising a family and making wonderful memories. John King is survived by three children, Angela Key, Columbia, Amanda King, St. Charles, Kevin King, Affton; one sister, Donna Austin, Florida; two brothers, David King, St. Louis, and James King, St. Louis; Six grandchildren, Andreus Boykin, Aireonna, Sierra, and Fontez Key; Daniel and Destiny King. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert King and one sister, Linda Matthews. The memorial service will be held March 1st, for family, between the hours of 12pm and 1pm, then friends and family, between the hours of 1pm and 4pm, at Jay B Smith Funeral Home located at 7456 Manchester Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63143. Family and friends, please join us as we celebrate "Johnny's" life as we say farewell until we meet again.