By Darrel Wheeler, Contributing Writer
Before the United States of America celebrated its 248th birthday, a community treasure by the name of Jerome King celebrated his 85th birthday with a big party at the World Beat Center in Balboa Park.
Close friends and relatives from San Diego and beyond made the trip to the Park to party with the birthday boy on his very special occasion.
“I had to come and hang out with and support Jerome. If you know him, you know he’s “Mr. Cool”. We go way back and he deserves this kind of turnout. There’s a lot of people here,” said friend Charles Dozell.
Jerome made a name for himself as a dancer, and later on, as a popular DJ. However, for his big day, he left the musical responsibilities to Mr. DJ Bounce and the dancing to his guests of rump-shakers. There was more than enough food and birthday cake for the milestone achiever and his comrades.
Mr. King was treated to birthday wishes, accolades, money, gifts, hugs, jokes, and songs dedicated to him.
“This really means a lot to me seeing everybody here that came out to support me and celebrate with me. I enjoyed myself and I hope everyone here did too,” Mr. King shared.
Jerome King, the kind man with the heart of gold, was actually treated like a king on his 85th birthday celebration.
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