Reverend Vernon C. King, the nephew of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
died peacefully at his home on Friday, May 1, 2009.
As the pastor of St. James Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC since 2001,
Rev. King was a member of the High Point Baptist Association, the
Greensboro Pulpit Forum and the Greensboro Ministerial Alliance.
He also was a member of the Greensboro NAACP, the National Board of
Directors for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and the
Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Non-violent Social Change. Rev. King
served on the General Baptist State Convention as a Board Member
of the Ministers Council and a member of the Housing Committee.
Known for his passionate preaching and beautiful singing voice, he recorded
“The Lord Will Make A Way,” on the Sincere Record Label.
He was born Sept. 6, 1960 in Atlanta, GA, the youngest child of Naomi B. King
and the late Rev. A.D. William King Sr. Rev. King received a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Religion in 1983 from Morehouse College. He did post graduate
studies at Emory University’s Candler School of Religion, concentrating in
Pastoral Care and Church Administration. He was ordained at the historic
Ebenezer Baptist Church on April 12, 1987.
He is survived by his wife, Robin Scott-King; daughters, Victoria and Venus
King of the home. Mother, Naomi B. King; Sister, Dr. Alveda C. King-Beal;
brother, Rev. Derek B. King, Sr.; along with other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service will held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday May 7, 2009
St. James Baptist Church, located 536 W. Florida Street, Greensboro, NC.
On Saturday, May 9, 2009 11 a.m., a service will be held at Ebenezer
Baptist Church Atlanta, GA.
September 6, 1960 --- May 1, 2009
" When The Praises Go Up, The Blessings Come Down"
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