Herbert King

Herbert King, 83, of Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully at Ebeid Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 22, 1927, in Brownsville, TN, to Joe And Viola (Hopson) King. He came to Toledo in 1948 and worked for the Dunbrick Corp, was a house painter and later worked at Mather Springs; working his way up to supervisor before retiring on disability due to an auto accident. He was one of the first black player coaches for fast pitch softball in Toledo. He also coached Little League Baseball and was a mentor to many of his players and most of the neighborhood kids who would often challenge him to a foot race, only to lose. He was a member over 60 years at Phillips Temple CME Church. He was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent (local and district), steward, member of the Methodist Men and worked in the kitchen for many, many years. He loved to sing and belonged to the choir, the Phillips Temple Southernaires and the city-wide male chorus. He was a very well-known, respected and loved man throughout the city and state among his many relatives and friends and within his CME church family. He was an avid fisherman and loved to hunt. He is survived by his loving children: Herva - Toledo, Daryll (Karen) - Tampa, FL, Jerome (Renee) - Baltimore, MD, Krista, Barry (Lois), Paul, and Fern - all of Toledo, sister, Vanzilla Potts -Savanah, GA; brother, Ocie (Pat) - Raleigh, NC; 27 grand, 44 great and 8 great, great grandchildren, brother-in-laws, Joe (Henrietta) Williams-Tustin, CA, and Ben (Rose) Williams-Glendale, AZ and hundreds of loving relatives and friends. His wife of nearly 61 years (Mabel "Skip") passed away in April and now they are reunited with their son, Roland. He was also preceded in death by his mother, father, 5 sisters and 15 brothers. Viewing will be Sunday, July 24, 4-7 pm at Phillips Temple. Family hour-Monday, July 25, 11:00 am with funeral immediately following at 12 noon also at Phillips Temple, 565 Palmwood Ave, Toledo, OH 43604. Rev. Chester Ricks, officiant. Arrangements by Dale-Riggs Funeral Home. Special thanks to Promedica Hospice and the Ebeid Center staff.

Herbert King

July 17, 2011