Bill Text: IL SR1057 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Pastor William King of Zion.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-11-09 - Resolution Adopted [SR1057 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR1057-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Pastor William "Bill" James King of Zion,
who passed away on September 21, 2017; and
WHEREAS, William King was born in Memphis, Tennessee to
Charles Robert Walls Sr. and Susie Applewhite on October 2,
1950; he had six siblings, Gloria (Damien) Blanchard, Angeline
Banks, Walter R. Applewhite Jr., Barry (Lorraine) Applewhite,
and Walterine (Elroy) Applewhite, and he was the oldest; he
grew up in Memphis with his grandparents, Mason and Florence
King; he eventually moved to Waukegan and graduated from
Waukegan Township High School in 1968; upon graduation, he
attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he
received a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education; he furthered his
education at National Louis University, where he received at
Master of Science in Education Leadership; he later completed
required coursework at Roosevelt University for his Doctorate
in Education; he married Pamela D. King on July 20, 1974; and
WHEREAS, William King began his career in education as a
Fine Arts teacher with the Waukegan Community Unit School
District #60; while with the Waukegan School District, he
worked as an art teacher, Assistant Principal, Associate
Principal, and Coordinator of Fine Arts for the entire

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district; he was also employed with the North Chicago Unit
School District as Dean of Students, Athletic Director,
Assistant Principal, and Principal; after 36 years in
education, he retired from the North Chicago Community Unit
School District #187 as the Principal of Marjorie P. Hart
Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, William King received several awards throughout
his career, including Who's Who Among America's Teachers; he
was recognized as a North Shore Art League Scholar, an
Outstanding Educator by the National Association of University
Women, and as a Lake County Most Influential Educator; and
WHEREAS, William King served as a member on several boards,
including the Community Coalition United for Education, the
Illinois Law Advisory, and the Lake County Urban League Board;
during his time as an educator, he also served as a coach for
boys track and varsity football; and
WHEREAS, William King joined the First Corinthian
Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Eugene
Roberson; during his membership, he served as a Deacon,
Associate Minister, a choir member, and the Superintendent of
Sunday School; he became an ordained minister and served as a
member of the North Shore Ministers Alliance; he also served as
secretary of the New Era District; he was installed as the

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Pastor of Christian Love Missionary Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, William King loved teaching, whether inside a
classroom or on the field; he found joy in mentoring youth and
inspiring them to reach their fullest potential; he was an
artist and loved to create masterpieces; and
WHEREAS, William King was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Mason and Florence King; his aunt and uncle,
Catherine and Charlie Smith; his uncle, J.B. King; and his
father-in-law, C.J. Bankston; and
WHEREAS, William King is survived by his loving wife,
Pamela; his children, William (Rochelle) King, Kaliina (Larry)
Fenner, and Kyle King; his grandchildren, Amani Rochelle King,
Jalen James Fenner, William C. King II, Nyla Marie Fenner, and
Malakai Jeremiah Bloom-King; and his many nieces, nephews,
godchildren, students, and dear friends; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
William "Bill" James King and extend our sincere condolences to
his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

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presented to the family of William King as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.