Mr. James ("Lil Buddy") Floyd King

****HOMEGOING SERVICES FOR MR. JAMES FLOYD KING WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023 AT FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN KALAMAZOO (DOORS OF THE CHURCH WILL BE OPEN FOR FAMILY HOUR, WHICH WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE CHURCH. *****PLEASE NOTE***PUBLIC VISITATION WILL BE HELD 6:00 P.M.TO 8:00 P.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023 AT FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD (VISITATIONS & SERVICE TIMES, LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS ARE LISTED BELOW) ****MASKS & SOCIAL DISTANCING AT BOTH CHURCHES WILL BE EXPECTED TO ENTER---HAND SANITIZER WILL BE PROVIDED**** ____________________________ The Obituary Minister James Floyd King completed his transition from labor to reward on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. James, aka “Lil Buddy”, was born on July 22, 1934, in Sweetwater, Alabama to LuJay and Earline (Bouler) King. He was the fourth child and the only son of seven children. He attended Marengo High School in Dixon Mills, AL. until the ninth grade. At which point, he sacrificed his dreams of education to help take care of his family. James was a hard worker and enjoyed working alongside his father learning and developing his trucking business (Log and Paper Wood trucks). During his time working throughout Alabama, he fathered two sons, Sylvester (“Pee-Wee”) Bouler and Clemmert Earl King. He embraced fatherhood and showed love to his sons. He was a true exemplification of integrity, hard work and earning an honest living. On February 1, 1958, James was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life Daisy Lee (Robinson) King. To this union, two sons were born Billy Earl King and James Jerome King. In 1965, he moved his family to Kalamazoo, MI for a better way of life. In 1968, God fulfilled a divine desire of blessing this union with a baby girl, Sherry Dashea King. Upon his arrival James worked for a short period of time at Precast Concrete Company. In 1970, his hard work ethics awarded him with employment at General Motors Fischer Body Plant, where he retired in 1999 after 30 years of hard, commitment and dedication. He was the staple, the rock, and the foundation of support for his siblings and family members as they transitioned and migrated from the South to a new life in the North. In 1967, James’s journey in Christ began by attending Faith Temple Church of God under the leadership of Bishop Tommie D. Lockett Sr. He committed his life to God and was Saved, Sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost. He served faithfully as a deacon and exemplified Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might” …On August 19, 1979, he was credentialed as an ordained minister. He shared the gospel to all those he encountered. Minister King loved Worshiping and giving God his praise. He was frequently heard by the “heeeeey” when he felt the spirit of God. Minister King always had kind words or tidbits of wisdom to share with others. He also had a very special love for children. Minister King was happily married for 43 years to the Love of his life Mother Daisy King, until her death in 2001. He later shared a brief union of marriage to Ms. Fannie Jackson. Li’l Buddy enjoyed hunting, scraping, gardening, and spending time with his family. His life reflected Psalms 37:23: “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he delighteth in his way.” He was preceded in death by his late wife, Daisy King; his sons Sylvester Bouler, John Griffin, and Billy King; his parents Lujay and Earline King; sisters Corrine Austin, Bessie (Richard) Hughes, Lizzie (Sylvester) Lockett, and Clara (Rocky) Spencer; his wife’s parents George and Geneva Robinson; brother-in-law, Edward Carter, Bishop George (Joyce) Robinson; sisters-in-law Girtha McMillian and Juanita Taylor. He leaves to forever cherish his memories, daughter Sherry King of Syracuse, NY; sons James J. King of Kalamazoo, MI, and Clemmert Earl King of Lansing, MI; grandchildren Carlaus “Toni” Bouler of St. Petersburg, FL.; Jermaine (Mischa) King of Kalamazoo MI; James J King Jr. and Precious (Sherman) Givens of Jacksonville FL; Orlando (Natasha) King of Daleville, AL; Jasmine Jett of Atlanta, GA; Destiny Jett of Syracuse, NY; and Romereo King of Mobile AL; 15 great grands and 8 great - great grands; Sisters Jasie Pruitt of Sweetwater, AL; Ida Carter of Kalamazoo, MI; Sister in law Mary (Frankie) Taylor of Mobile, AL; brother in law Elder Oren McMillian; a devoted niece, Jackie Cobbs; a devoted cousin, Jackie Shaw and a host of godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. James ("Lil Buddy") Floyd King

July 22, 1934 - March 21, 2023