James Samuel King

June 18, 1944 - December 2, 2020

James Samuel King, 76, of Benton Township passed away Wednesday, December 02, 2020, at the Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. Services celebrating his life will be held at 11 AM on Monday, December 14, at New Bethel Baptist Church on Townline Road in Benton Township. Visitation will begin at 10 AM at the church. Burial will follow at Crystal Springs Memorial Park. The arrangements are by the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in Benton Township. Please share messages, memories or photos at www.florin.net. James Samuel King was born on June 18, 1944 in St. Mary’s, Jamaica to Louis Blackwood and Mary Millburg. James was a wonderful person who will be truly loved and missed and appreciated for everything he's done. He married his wife, Kimberly, and she preceded him in death in 2015. James worked hard and provided for his family his entire life, from the farm to the factory-from Jamaica to the states. James retired from Bosch after 36 years of employment. More recently, he enjoyed watching cricket, playing dominos and playing pool. James was a family oriented person who loved his children and grandchildren. He was an “All Around Good Guy”. The Lord called James home, leaving to mourn are his children; Laureen Baker of Brampton, Ontario; Jessett King of Brampton, Ontario, Hensley King of Millburg; James King of Lansing; Dezreen King of Niles; Jessica King of Benton Harbor; Solona (Jason Bell) King of South Bend, Lewis King of Benton Harbor and Odell Bridgeman of Benton Harbor; his 2 brothers, Walter Blackwood and Lloyd Blackwood; his many grandchildren and great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and family friends. James was preceded in death by his parents, his step mother, Sylvia Millburg, his sister Joyce Blackwood, and the love of his life Kimberly Bridgeman. Peace at last.