Kenneth Wayne King was the eighth of nine children born to Myrtle and Arthur King on
December 4, 1951, in San Diego, California. In 1954, while vacationing with his family in East Texas, Kenneth contracted Polio causing him to be hospitalized for over a year before being able to return to San Diego. He attended Knox Elementary, O’Farrell Junior High, and Wright Brothers Continuation School.
In 1961, Kenneth accepted Christ and was baptized by the late Rev. C. Johnson at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in San Diego, California.
Affectionately called “Woo-Tang” by family and close friends, Kenneth’s outgoing personality and ‘gift of gab’ formed many lasting relationships over the years. He loved animals (large and small) and raised anything from pigeons to snakes, he even had a skunk! He was an avid fisherman and was happiest when surrounded by his family, sitting on a lake or “slammin’ bones” with friends. He will always be remembered for his famous phrase “and jive”.
On Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, with his sister Betty by his side, Kenneth transitioned to eternal rest leaving a void that can never be filled.
He was preceded in death by his wife Carol, his parents; Myrtle & Arthur King, grandparents, brothers; Gene Arthur, Cecil, Bobby Eugene and Arthur L., sisters; Mary Lee, Barbara Ann and Shirley Marie, and grandson Bilal Abdullah.
Left to think of him often and smile is his daughter Tina Abdullah of Las Vegas, Nevada, son Kenneth King & his wife Davilyn of San Diego, California, seven grandchildren, seven great–grandchildren, sister Betty King of San Diego, California, aunt Ethel Owens of San Diego, California, his best friend Larry Miller (aka ‘Snack Pack’), and a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will think of him often and remember him ALWAYS!…“AND JIVE”
