Jr King

A funeral service celebrating the life of Availeo “Jr” King, age 27, of Hebron, will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, at Heath Church of Christ with Tim Ward officiating. Friends may call from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. prior to the service at the church, 1331 Chapel Way in Heath. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Jr was born September 1, 1995 in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2023. A 2013 graduate of Lakewood High School, Jr was a wrestling fan and enjoyed boxing and working out at the gym. He was an avid fan of the OSU Buckeyes.

He is survived by his son, Parris Luca King; parents, Michael King and Margo (Stevens) King; brothers, DeLane (Destinie) King, Tim (Rachel) Ward, and Rashawn King; sisters, Jill Morrison, Holly (Nick) Dangler, and Maranda Ward; several other brothers and sisters, as well as the Stewart family, and nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. Please click on “Donate Funeral Funds” to the left of the obituary or click on “More” at the top of the obituary if using a cell phone.

Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for Jr and his family.