Jesse King Jr. was born May 17, 1957, in Taylor. He was the eldest of Jesse King Sr. and Mary Etta King.
Jesse Jr., Jess-June as he was affectionately called, attended Elgin Public Schools, and graduated from Elgin High School in 1975. It was there that he excelled in basketball earning him all Central -Texas State honors. Jesse continued his basketball career at Concordia University.
He later married his high school sweetheart Barbara, and to this union two children, LaKeisha and Bryan, were born. Jesse, a devoted family man and provider, began his professional career at Motorola. There he worked diligently for 43 years. He received several merit awards during his tenure at Motorola, one of which included a 35-year perfect attendance award.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Sr.; and brother Charles King.
Jesse Jr. leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Barbara of 42 years; mother, Mary Etta; brother, Joe; daughter, LaKeisha and sonin- law Glynn James of Round Rock; son, Bryan and Katie of Pflugerville. Jesse has four beloved grandchildren whom he adored, Kyrah, Braylon, Raeden, and Cadence.
He leaves a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends to cherish his memory.
