Robert Lee King Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert Lee King, 84, of Peoria passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 10:08 a.m. at Methodist Medical Center. He was born on April 1, 1935 in New Orleans, LA to Johnnie Summons and Leona McGowan they preceded him. He enjoyed fishing, hunting rabbit and deer, playing cards and board games, and social events. He leaves to cherish his precious memory his loving wife Deborah King of 48 years; four sons: Robert King II of Peoria, Frankie (Kim) King of Kansas City, KS, Robert King III of Peoria, and Victor King of Kansas City, KS; three grandsons whom he raised: Jamar Meeks-King of Atlanta, Bobbie King of Peoria, and Triston Wallace-King of Peoria; four daughters: Beatrice King of Kansas City, KS, Gloria Jean (Roland) Moore-King of Atlanta, GA, DeJasia King of Peoria, and Nora King of Chicag, IL; six loving granddaughters whom he raised: Williamena (Marcus) King-Williams of Kansas City, KS, Arletha Meeks-King and Seanna King both of Peoria, Shavon King of Elgin, IL Johnetta King, Jamece King both of Kansas City, KS, and Tanasia Boone of Peoria; three brothers: Willie Smith, L.G. (Corzetta) McGowan both of St. Paul, MN. T.L. Smith of Peoria; Thirty grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by one daughter: Thelma King; one brother: Tommy smith; one sister; Ladora Smith; one grandson Robreco King; two granddaughters: Tyra Smith and Eisha King. A Homegoing Visitation Service will be held Friday, October 25, 2019 at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel from 11:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Interment will be private.

Robert Lee King

April 1, 1935 - October 14, 2019