Roger Leon King Sr. was born on December 23, 1933, in Waverly, Virginia to the late Henry and Jessie King. He peacefully transitioned from this earthly life on September 21, 2026, leaving a legacy of Faith, Family, Service and Love.

Roger was predeceased by his daughter Angela King McClarty; Nathaniel King, Willie King, Deacon Atlas and Jessie Wyche, John Taylor, and Barbara Taylor.

Roger attended Sussex Training School. He later answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force, where he served in the Korean War. After completing his Military Service, Roger began a distinguished 40-year career with Newport News Shipyard, where he served as a Superintendent. He also worked for Sussex County Public Schools for 25 years as a Transportation Driver.

At an early age Roger professed his faith in Jesus Christ and became a member of St. Paul Apostolic Church. He later moved his membership to Liberty Baptist Church in Waverly, Virginia where he served as a Deacon and Trustee, and he sang with Liberty Baptist Church and Mass Male Community Choir.

Roger was also a founding member of the Young Men’s Social Club of Waverly, Virgina and his dedication to his community extended further through his service on the Sussex County Authority Committee.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory his devoted wife of 69 years, Alva King; his children, Roger King (Karen), Robin Augcomfar (Tyrone), Darlene Alston (Tim), Terrance Green (Tanisha), Georgia Logan (Raymond) and an adopted daughter, Alfreda Wilkins.

He also leaves to cherish his memory his brothers, Lloyd King (Teresa), Willis King (Nancy) and Patrick King (Alice) and his sister, Helena Langston.

Roger’s legacy will continue through his grandchildren Erin, Kristin, Mariah, Austin, Kareem, Diandra, Jalen, Tiara, Tanea, Tajah, Terrence Jr., Toriyonda, Jarvis and his eight great-grandchildren. He also leaves precious memories of two devoted nieces, Edith Key (Jerome) and Terri Taylor (Tony); his devoted neighbor Mrs. Alice Butts; devoted friends Frank Irving, Doris Hamlin and Erica Gatling; special thanks to ACG Hospice Nurse Kemme and Gabby and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends to numerous to name.

Roger lived a life marked by Faith, Family, Service and Love for his community. His legacy will continue through the many lives he touched; the love, wisdom, and memories he shared will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Public Viewing will be 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday, October 2, 2026 at Peace Funeral Home, 237 Railroad Avenue, Waverly, Virginia 23890.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 12:00pm Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Liberty Baptist Church, 319 Railroad Avenue, Waverly, Virginia 23890, Reverend Bobby Ricks Sr., Pastor, Officiating, and Reverend Karl Marshall, Eulogist.

Live Stream: https://facebook.com/events/s/celebration-of-life/1441101141295549/

We ask that you keep his family lifted in prayer as they remember and honor his life.