Benjamin Franklin

King

Benjamin Franklin King was born on October 6, 1942 in Bonifay, Florida to the late Ben King Sr. and Mary Farrow King. He was the only son of 4 children.

Ben graduated from Roulhac High School Class of 1961.

He then attended college at Albany State University, where he met and married Glendora Scott. They moved to Dublin Ga, where two children were born of this union.

Ben was an educator at BD Perry and Dublin High schools in Dublin Ga. After leaving the formal classroom, and returning to Bonifay Fla, Ben continued his commitment to nurturing young minds by donating to several scholarships funds and consistently promoting higher education.

He was a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc. and the Masonic Order ( P.H.A) which reflected his dedication to brotherhood and community service. A devout member of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, he served as an usher and was deeply involved in church activities, demonstrating his commitment to his faith and benevolence. He enjoyed listening to music and the fruits of using his hands, especially landscaping, until his health no longer permitted him to do so.

" The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. .."-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Ben departed this earthly life on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Benjamin was preceded in death by his father Ben King, Sr., his mother, Mary King, and sisters, Audrey King Young and Joann R. King Dingle.

He is survived by his daughters, Glenyatte King-Trice (Lexington, KY) and Kayatta King (Brunswick, GA), adopted daughter Davonia McMiller; seven grandchildren: Marquisha Grovner(Indianapolis, IN.), Shileal Grovner (Charolette, NC), Shiloh Grovner and Jaelyn Walker (both of Lexington, KY); adopted grandchildren: Abiona Grady, Aniyaha Grady, Dorain McMiller and Taylor Jackson(all of Clarksville, TN); beloved sister and caregiver: Rosalie McClain(Bonifay FL); two nieces: Debbie (Chris)Young-Snead( West Haven, CT) & Regina D. Wicks( New Haven, CT); two nephews: Larry (Lesche) Young, Jr (Hamden, CT) & Kyle (Tanya) Young (Hamden, CT); nine great-nieces & nephews, seven great great nieces & nephews, with a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.