KING, JULIUS E. – of Knoxville, TN departed this life on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in Jackson, TN. Preceded in death by parents, Ella Mae Murphy and Julius Samuel King; grandson, Jaqueaze Puckett, Jr.; nephew, Rudy C. Stinson, Jr. Surviors: devoted brother, Wylie (Shirley) King; children, Wendell Strickland, Julie (Donald) Tharpe,  Gerod Strickland and LaTasha King; devoted companion, Beaulah Reed; grandchildren, Brandon, Tony, Donasha, Keyanna, Tranea, Albany, Jamar Jr., Malyaya, Makailah and Courtney; great-grandchildren, Brandon Jr., Amauri and Kamari; niece, LaNicka “Nikki” (David) Clark; nephew, Wyle King, Jr.; a host of devoted cousins and friend including the Lonsdale Community.  Family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 from 1-1:30 PM with funeral services to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Steve Simpson, Sr. officiating. Interment to follow at New Gray Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release.