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Obituary For William Samuel King
On Friday, November 28, 2025, William Samuel King 83, of Elijah Circle, Martinsville peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest at his residence. He was born in Martinsville, VA on October 7, 1942, to the late James S. King and Bertie Divens Cousin.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Hairston King; daughter, Kimberly King; two brothers, James L. King and Andrew King; and two sisters, Rubena K. Lloyd and Eva K. Hilton.
William was a faithful member of Evangelical Holiness Church where he was a member of the Music Ministry, and he was a member of the gospel group Genesis. William a graduate of Albert Harris High School class of 1960. He retired from Bassett-Walker Knitting Company after many years of dedicated service.
Those left to cherish his memory include his grandson, Stephon D. Jamison of Martinsville, VA; one brother, Richard L. King of Martinsville, VA; two stepsisters, Patricia Latham and Loretta Johnson both of Hampton, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the visitation service will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville with Pastor Marvin Slade, Eulogist. Interment will be private.
A public viewing will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The family will receive friends during this time. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.
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Sending my love & prayers Uncle William King , you will be missed & always remembered, Love Wanda King 🙏🏾
Prayers for our family. Rest well Uncle William
William you were an inspiration in my life I'm so grateful for having you be a part of my life. You are now in the present of God something you have worked for all your life the bible says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Go on now and take your rest. Give all your loved ones a hug for me.
We send our condolences in your loss. We pray that God's love will surround and comfort you in your season of grief. The Life Society
So sorry to hear about the passing of William. I always enjoyed listening to him play his guitar and seeing his smile. Condolences to his family and friends! Rest on high!
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of William, he was such a great friend and a wonderful person to have known he will always be remembered ❤️🩹 prayers for his family and friends
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our brother in Christ,William King. He was a gentle giant. He was always so kind and so nice. He will be greatly missed 😢 Family, God loves you and so do we. Continue to be encouraged. Katrina & Norma Gravely, Carver Seay
Richard and the entire King family, you have my deepest sympathy. William was a very sweet person always greeting me with smile. You're in my prayers. Willie Mae Harris
Sending my condolences to the family during this time of bereavement.
William King was the kindest man I've ever met. My husband David and he were good friends.Prayers for all his family🙏
So sorry for your loss. William was a kind person. Praying for the family
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Thank you for just being a good friend.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
