Cover photo for Johnny L. King's Obituary
Johnny L. King Profile Photo
1956 Johnny 2023

Johnny L. King

May 23, 1956 — July 30, 2023

Listen to Obituary

Johnny King, 67, passed away on July 30, 2023, at Maple Ridge Rehab & Health Care Center in Kingston.

He was born on May 23, 1956, in Jacksonville, Florida, he was a son of the late Mudgar and Anna Mae (Colzie) King.

He was deeply committed to his faith and attended services at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church.

Throughout his life, Johnny found fulfillment in his occupation, working in Food Service at Red Rock Job Corp. in Lopez, PA.

He persevered with deep faith in Jesus as his hope, salvation and deliverer!  Johnny was a caring soul who touched the lives of many with his stoic and gentle spirit. He adored and loved his family and held them as a treasure.

He is survived by his loving children: Teneca Harris and her husband, Christopher Mims, as well as his stepdaughters, Jasmen Watt and Sybil Harris. Johnny's legacy extends to his adored grandchildren: Auhmeer, Nalasjia, Allycia, Isaiah, Patricia, Symone, Zyrae, Nathaniel, Elijah, and Deidra, as well as his great-grand daughter, Serenity Rose, and caregiver Patricia Harris. Johnny also leaves behind his siblings, who were his pillars of support: Deborah & Chester Baum, Linda & James Lyons, Maria & Charlie King Chaney, and brother William Charles King, a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and a wide circle of cousins, all of whom he cherished dearly.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 7th, at 4pm at Kniffen O'malley Leffler Funeral Home, 465 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre with Evangelist Maria King Chaney.  Friends and family may attend the viewing from 3:00pm till the time of the service.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Johnny L. King, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, August 7, 2023

3:00 - 4:00 pm

Add to Calendar

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Crem

465 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Monday, August 7, 2023

Starts at 4:00 pm

Add to Calendar

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Crem

465 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Photo Gallery

Guestbook

Visits: 1

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree