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In Memory Of
Andre King
1970 - 2015
Full NameAndre King
Born4th October 1970
Passed Away26th April 2015
Age
44 Years

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I can recall what a gentle gracious man Andre was with a warm sincere smile, he made everyone laugh out quite loudly on several occasions as he told us about his early life in Louisiana, which I might add, he was born in the little mining South of Baton Rouge , Louisiana on the Date Of Birth and so began the life of the man that the people gathered here today were proud to call their father, their brother, their son and also their friend.Despite being born and brought up in a mining village and though his father was a miner, Andre wasn't allowed to follow in his fathers footsteps. Which was probably a good thing with Andre being an outdoors person who was fond of nature and wildlife, I don't think a dark damp coal mine would have suited him at all.It was Andre's love of the countryside that brought him to Louisiana many years ago, due to his problems with his eyesight he was unable to enlist in the regular army, and he was drafted instead to the Civil Defence Land Army, coincidentally his first job in Louisiana was working on Dandy Platts Farm which was just over the back of the cemetery thereUp until just very recently Andre had always been fit and active he liked most sports particularly the local football which he followed with great interest, M'kalia and Jazmin recalled how their dad loved basketball too, and how when he retired, Andre and his friend Andy would go to the NBA. Andre was a well read articulate man, as many people have commented, he was an interesting man to listen and talk to, someone who could understand and appreciate your personal point of view.Andrel iked to read, indeed it was a favourite pastime for him and when his eyesight failed him he turned to talking books and newspapers from which he gained just as much pleasure.Though Andre did on several occasions travel abroad, Canada to visit his 1st cousin Harvey Jules. and of course Japan to visit his niece  Judith, both of whom he adored, being the patriotic person he was,  in particular the South West where many a Bee-line coach has taken him over the years.I have already mentioned Harvey who Andre was particularly close to, and his niece Judith who he dearly loved and was immensely proud of, both of whom are sadly no longer with us, but I would also like to mention Andres daughter Who sadly again is  no longer with us but not forgotten, her and Andre Had a very close relationship Andre was always a happy contented man he never wanted much out of life, just simple quiet pleasures, sharing his life with his children . Andre was a very sociable person he had many friends, he was well liked and respected, he was someone you could trust and rely on, someone you could confide in and ask for advice.Someone we have all had the great privilege of knowing."We must die we know" said a character in Shakespeare "tis but the time and drawing days out that men stand upon"Andre  died in the late evening of last Sunday, I know he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.October 1970 and passed away on 26th April 2015, 44 years of age. Andre was the father of 3 . M'kalia King . Jazmin King & Andre King Jr . Andre was a phenomenal father to his children. Not only A great father but also a great son to Richard brown & Jessica newby . Andre was filled with so much life & joy . & every time you seen him , he had a smile on his face . 
12 May 2015
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