Jesse King, Jr.

Jesse King Junior was born on May 17th, 1957, in Taylor, Texas. He was the eldest of Jesse King Senior and Mary Etta King. Jesse Jr., "Jess-June", as he was affectionately called, attended Elgin Public Schools, and graduated from Elgin High School in 1975. It was there that he excelled in basketball earning him all Central -Texas State honours. Jesse continued his basketball career at Concordia University. He later married his high school sweetheart, Barbara, and to this union two children, LaKeisha and Bryan, were born. Jesse, a devoted family man and provider, began his professional career at Motorola. There he worked diligently for 43 years. He received several merit awards during his tenure at Motorola, one of which included a 35-year perfect attendance award.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Sr, and brother, Charles King. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Barbara, of 42 years, mother, Mary Etta, and brother, Joe, daughter, LaKeisha and son-in-law, Glynn James of Round Rock, and son, Bryan and Katie of Pflugerville. Jesse has four beloved grandchildren whom he adored, Kyrah, Braylon, Raeden, and Cadence. He leaves a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends to cherish his memory.

A Viewing will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022, from 12:00 to 8:00 PM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Littig Cemetery.