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Obituary For Calvin Derrell "Ratt" King

The funeral services for the late Mr. Calvin King, who departed this life on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. from the Henry Hall Woolard Community Center, 709 W. Wallace Street, Sylvester, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia. Elder Floyzell Johnson, Jr. will deliver the Eulogy. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipps Funeral Home" Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

Mr. Calvin Derrell “Ratt” King was born on February 27, 1969 in Sylvester, Georgia to the late Willie James “Ted” King, Sr. and Betty Jean Williams King.

He was educated in the Worth County Public School System and graduated from Worth County High School in 1988. After graduation, Calvin furthered his education by attending Northeastern Oklahoma Junior College and attending Ft. Valley State College in Ft. Valley, Georgia. At Ft. Valley State College, Calvin earned his Bachelor’s Degree and his Master’s Degree in Education. Calvin came back home to Sylvester, Georgia, and began teaching in the Worth County School System for twenty years.

In high school, Calvin excelled in sports, especially football. He would always talk about the good times he had with his teammates, Benny Nelson, Kevin Proctor, Matthew Murray, and Walter Dupree, especially when the football team won the State Championship in 1987, under Coaches Milt Miller and Carror Wright.

Calvin loved math, especially Algebra. If you ever met and talked with him, he would always insert a math problem into the conversation. Not only were math and sports his passion, but Calvin also loved fishing, hunting and playing cards. Calvin loved to talk, no matter what the subject of the conversation was.

Our Loved One gave up this busy walk of life on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. His father, Willie James King, Sr., preceded him in death.

Calvin leaves to cherish his memories his loving mother, Betty Jean Williams King of Sylvester, Georgia; sisters, Barbara (Cornell) Green of Red Rock, Georgia, Wonna King, Marilyn Owens, both of Sylvester, Georgia; brothers, Willie James King, Jr., Hera Lee King, Charlie (Rewanna) King, Demetric King, Floyzell Johnson (Sabrina), Jr., all of Sylvester, Georgia; uncle, Shebbie Lee (Williams), Sr. of Sylvester, Georgia; aunts, Geneva Williams, Dorothy Williams, both of Sylvester, Georgia; a special niece that Calvin would sneak and give candy to, Nori; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

My condolences goes out to the King Family. I shared great memories with Calvin playing football and softball. He always made me smile. "Thanks for the Memories" RIP, "T" Terry c/o 87

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So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. King. Rest in peace my former colleague from Worth County Middle School.

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REST EASY MAY FRIEND NO MORE SICKNESS OR PAIN. RAMBOYS FOR LIFE!!!!!

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Our deepest sympathies, The Worth County Board of Education (Nehemiah Cummings, Superintendent, and Board Members: Randy Bacon, Marilyn Herring, Henry Jefferson, Hubert Souter, Sue Youngblood)

- Sue Youngblood

Our deepest condolences to the family. Bernard and Roxanne Rodgers and family.

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Praying for the family Mr.King was like family to us,he will be missed. Kathy Douglas

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Our deepest sympathy to the King family. We pray that God will give you strength, peace and comfort in this trying time. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. Karl A. Smith & New Beulah Grove Baptist Church Family

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My condolences to the King family. Praying for the family strength. Farewell my friend Dexter c/o87

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My sincere condolences to the King family. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. Calvin will definitely be missed! Sabrina Hall c/o "88

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We all loved Calvin! May he rest in Peace Mr and Mrs Milt Miller

- Milt Miller

Praying for the family and friends.

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Praying for the family.

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My condolences to the family during this time. May God continue to Bless and strengthen you all through this time. Kivett Milton C/O 1991

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Enjoyed working with u at WCMS..u always has something funny to say...my condolences to the family...

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Prayers for Calvin and his family. Susan and Harold (coach) Brantley 1987 will always be remembered.

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Prayers for Calvin and his family.

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Condolences to the family - I know he will be missed. - Jim McMickin

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Our sincere condolences and prayers to the family. Melissa & Nathaniel Curry

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Mr. King, words cannot express the shock of your passing. I didn't realize a few weeks ago would be my last laugh and talk to you. "You laughed and told me that I couldn't fish". I will never get to show you the Bass fish that I do know how to catch. I want to say thanks for all your help at Worth County Middle School. I'm gonna miss you my friend. Family, I am so sorry and you have my deepest sympathy. I forgot that I am a part of your family. I love you guys so much and praying that God will give you strength and peace. Brenda Womack Hamilton

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Mr. King, words cannot express the shock of your passing. I didn't realize a few weeks ago would be my last laugh and talk to you. "You laughed and told me that I couldn't fish". I will never get to show you the Bass fish that I do know how to catch. I want to say thanks for all your help at Worth County Middle School. I'm gonna miss you my friend. Family, I am so sorry and you have my deepest sympathy. I forgot that I am a part of your family. I love you guys so much and praying that God will give you strength and peace.

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Condolences from the Proctor/ Harrell Family. Always Prayerful

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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