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Officer Javan King, Jr.

Passed 10/20/2025

Obituary For Officer Javan King, Jr.

Officer Javan King, Jr. passed October 20, 2025.


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My deepest condolences 💐 to Javan entire family it a very privilege to have knew him through his sisters who I spend countless days at there home on Crescent Ave right across street from each other everyone knew him in the neighborhood as Ms.King .Javan wore many hats during his time working at the Beacon and Husband special job District 6 school Dorman High School which he just retired from.Millie thank you for sharing your precious husband to Spartanburg City for many year we are so grateful and thankful for his service and opportunities to help our community and children it absolutely honor .You have ran your course now take rest now and wear your crown 👑 The Reeder Family

Debra Reeder

Rest easy my friend. As I look back from my past with the city I remember only good times with you. Your presence was always warm and kind willing to help me with anything at anytime regardless what it maybe, again rest easy and God Bless.

Tim Smith

Rest in peace, Officer King. You were such a good man. Everyone who had the privilege of knowing you is truly better for it. I'm sending prayers of comfort to the family. Bless all of you.

Heather Dunham

Sincere condolences from the Lyles family. Officer King was a very special man to all who knew him. We pray that the memories will sustain you in the days to come. God bless you all, Jacqueline Lyles Kersey

Jacqueline L Kersey

My condolences to the family may God give you strength in the days ahead and give you peace that surpasses all understanding. Remember the memories of him and cherish them forever ❤️

Janet Bouknight

Max Bouknight

Condolences and prayers to the King family. Javan was the kindest and sweetest person to know. He will be missed in more ways than ever. Javan King take your rest.

woodruff10e@yahoo.com

As long as I've know Javan, he was always "Bruh" to me. He had a heart of gold and extended gracious hospitality to me whenever I came over to the house. He was family; he was my "Bruh", he was the light that brightened up the room and made you smile. My heart is heavy right now, but I know he's in the protective arms of God.

Max Bouknight

To the king family we would like to send our deepest condolences to everyone 🙏

Odell Harrell and family

I been knowing Javan since was kid and getting to talk and joke with him when he worked the fair. He was a sweet kind. We would talk bout football. He loved his family. My wife and I will miss him very much. Our condolences is with the King family in their difficult time.

Gregory Family

I knew Javan from Highland. Such a nice, cordial man who greeted everyone with a smile. RIP sir!!! Youve earned your reward! My condolences to all family and friends of this hardworking, gracious, and honorable man.

Yvonne Lewis Rice

Our deepest sympathy to Millie and family on the passing of Javan. We are praying for you. John & Lisa King, New Horizon RV Club

Lisa King

Praying for the family ...

Oscar Haney

To the family his last name were King he were a king to lost or people rip

Mattie

I had to pleasure to work with Javan at the Beacon Drive In as well as Dorman High School. He will be missed dearly. Thoughts and prayers for his family at this most difficult time.

Denise

Javan always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. He will be missed! Miss Millie- I am so sorry- I always loved hearing about your travels with Javan! You are in my prayers and I can't wait to give you a hug!

Lori Henke

Our condolences with you'll! Javan was a good man and always smiled and looked out for us when you'll use to stay down the street from us on Norris Court! Every time he seen us he would go out of his way and speak! We would also speak to him if we seen him before he seen us! He will truly be missed! He was truly loved by a lot of people! He never changed and was always the same person from the time we met him until now! If you need anything let us know! I know that you'll will miss him dearly, but just know he's in a better place now and he's not suffering or worrying about anything if he ever did! We love you'll!

Meka Scott (Williams)

My prayers and condolences with the King family Mr. Javan, would always lookout for me when I was down at the school jogging, a friendly smile and a nice hello and a short conversation, you will be missed Mr. King.

Rev Lula Cohen Brown

Re Lula Brown

My prayers and condolences with the King family Mr. Javan, would always lookout for me when I was down at the school jogging, a friendly smile and a nice hello and a short conversation, you will be missed Mr. King.

Re Lula Brown

Will miss you brother we really had some good time at the city Beacon and Military Big Daddy King one of the finest man I know ! Prayers for your family.

William Lybrand

Condolences to the King Family. Always had a smile on his face and always spoke. He will be missed by many.

Dee Clerk

Millie and family, We are so sorry to hear that Javan has transitioned! May he find comfort with our Lord! Our condolences to you and yours.

Carole & James Richard

Officer Javan, I would say Hi & he would always say, hey y'all that's the best Basketball player ever. Sorry to hear of your passing but w/o a doubt you earned your wings. I'll let everyone know you just changed addresses OK...Amen...R.I.P.(Rest in Paradise ) our friend!

Sheila Foster, India Noble & Stacy Mays, Jr.

Sheila Foster

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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