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Robert Samuel King entered into this world, the son of Samuel James King and Minnie Simon, on October 16, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA. He peacefully departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 19, 2012.
During his working years he was employed by the Naval Air Engineering Center as an engineer.
His memory will forever be cherished by his loving wife of 62 years, Rosalie (nee Olivier); daughter The Reverend Gwendolyn S. King; granddaughter, Ashlie A. King-Bratton; grandson, Derek Robert E. King-Bratton; great-grandson, Jaylen A. Holland and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
There will be a viewing Thursday, April 26, 2012 6 - 8PM at Saint Philip's Lutheran Church located at 53rd Street & Wyalusing Avenue. A 2nd viewing will take place on Friday, April 27, 2012 9:00 AM. The funeral service will start at 11:00 AM. Final resting place to conclude at Rolling Green Memorial Park in West Chester, PA.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Scholarship Fund at Philadelphia Community College.
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