In loving memory of Brother John King. He was an inspiration to everyone at Island Creek Baptist Church and loved by many.
— Larry & Marilyn Heslep
We just wanted to let you know that the family of Rev. King are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a great man and a wonderful man of God. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
— Dan and Faye Jackson
We just wanted to let you know that the family of Rev. King are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a great man and a wonderful man of God. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
— Dan and Faye Jackson
In loving memory of Brother John King. He was an inspiration to everyone at Island Creek Baptist Church and loved by many.
— Larry & Marilyn Heslep
I did not know Reverend King very well but his commitment to our little Island Creek Baptist Church significantly impacted me. In working on historical information for our church Reverend King stepped up and provided me with a nice narrative of his experiences at our church and of serving other churches. I also interviewed him a few times by telephone. Reverend King pastored Island Creek Baptist Church from November 1959 to July 1963. On his first day with our church he walked into the sanctuary to find that someone had stolen our coal burning heater. At that time we had about 25 attending, fought a dirt and often muddy road to our church, and met only one Sunday a month. King fondly talked of lunch with varied members and of traveling with his daughter's crib, opened up, in the back seat of his vehicle. Reverend King served God's call in varied churches for 60 years and came back to Island Creek Baptist Church often, at least in his later years, for our annual revival services. King often sang and his voice boomed through our rafters to God's glory. Our church feels the pain of his death and extends our prayers and love to his family. Our church, now 232 years as a congregation, is proud to have had Reverend John King be part of our historical journey.
— Renee' M. Lindsey
Preacher( as I called him) John King was a man of God and my friend for over five decades. I first meet Preacher as a young boy while attending youth church camp for several years at Alexander H. Steven’s park in Crawfordville, Ga. This was in the 1960’s and our friendship continued until last week when he left us to be with Jesus. I always looked forward to his phone calls and visits and I will always cherish the memories of this good man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Walker T. Norman, Lincolnton, Ga.
— Walker T. Norman
I have so many fond memories of Preacher King when he was at Phillips Mill. Going to a circus at the national guard armory during the big snow of 73 and barely getting home. Lol. He certainly touched many lives. Love to Rebecca, Marshall, and families.
— Tena Moore
He new my father Gerald Brown and traded with me at Bulldog tire he always had kind word pleasant smile I am sorry for your loss he was great man that had wonderful life he will be missed
— Mark Brown
I went to church with them at Union Grove ,he teased me about my car, l drove a Honda and said do you know there were Honda’s in heaven? He said they all went in one accord 😄
Ms.Frances I’m so sorry for your loss you are such a sweet, sweet lady.praying for you and the family ❤️🙏
— Dianne Nash