Emlin Charles Melvin King

Emlin Charles Melvin King I age 63 of Massillon passed way February 2, 2007 at Aultman Hospital. He was born May 15, 1943 in Massillon to the late Eddie P. & Lillian (Long) King and lived in Massillon all of his life. Emlin was a member of Washington High School with the Class of 1961. He is employed by Republic Engineered Steel Products. Reading and fishing were his favorite pastime activities. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother: Cornelia King, Dezell R. Houston, and Henry King; and a great grandson, Christopher Johnson II. He is survived by: Wife Bettie J. (Rice) King Five Children Cassandra Wisdom of Canton Rodney (Dwana) Wisdom of Atlanta, GA Emlin King II of Massillon Lillian King Jackson of Massillon Eric King of Massillon Sisters Marcia King of Massillon Jenny Terrell of Massillon Brother Edward J. King of Sacremento, CA 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren A Homegoing Service will be 1 PM Wednesday at Friendship Baptist Church in Massillon, Rev. Reginald J. Hye will officiate. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 6-8PM at the church. Paquelet Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home (330)833-3222 www.paquelet.com