Charlie Glenn King

Charlie Glenn King obituary

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Charlie King Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edwards Funeral Home & Cremations - Kinston on Feb. 24, 2026.
Kinston – Glenn King, 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Services will be private.

Glenn, a native of Duplin County, served his country honorably as a Ranger in the US Army. Upon his retirement from Dupont, he started King's Mart, where he operated for many years. He did a lot for people in the community and was a very generous person. He loved music, dancing, especially shagging, going to the beach, and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Louindia King; and a brother, Jimmy King.

Glenn is survived by his daughter, Dawn Phillips of Fuquay Varina; brother, Wayne King and wife Nancy of Pembroke Pines, FL and their daughter, Ashley Patterson of Richmond, VA; brother, Gerald King and his son, Troy King, both of Louisville, KY; and nephew, James Edward King of Faison who is the son of his brother, Jimmy King.

Arrangements made by Edwards Funeral Home & Cremations. Online condolences may be expressed at www.edwardsfhc.com.

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