Earnest Melvin King
April 26, 1938 - November 29, 2019
Earnest “Melvin” King, 81, of Shacklefords, VA passed away November 29, 2019. Melvin was an outdoorsman enjoying working on cars and fishing. He also liked playing cards. He retired from Richmond City Public Works as a supervisor after 30 years of service. Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Marie King and a sister, Janie Moore. He is survived by his children Michael, Kenny and Darlene; a step-son Lewis McAdams; step-grandchildren Ricky and Jason McAdams; his sisters Arlene Poston, Helen Smith and Hazel Creech; a brother Odes King; nieces Tammy Poston-Varboncoeur (Ron) and Lisa Amos (Charles); a great-niece Maria Rodgers; a devoted friend Nancy Harding and many other family and friends. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 3rd at Poroporone Baptist Church, 30071 The Trail, Shacklefords, VA 23156. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA 23181. Memorial donations may be made to Lower King & Queen Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 187, Shacklefords, VA 23156.
Earnest “Melvin” King, 81, of Shacklefords, VA passed away November 29, 2019. Melvin was an outdoorsman enjoying working on cars and fishing. He also liked playing cards. He retired from Richmond City Public Works as a supervisor... View Obituary & Service Information