Ulysses Walter King, Jr.

January 5, 1949 - February 26, 2021

Ulysses “Uly” Walter King, Jr. Ulysses King was born in Washington, DC on January 5, 1949. He was the oldest of three children, and the first son of the late Barbara Marie and late Ulysses Walter King, Sr. Uly attended DuVal High School in Lanham, MD where he was part of the track team and excelled in the hurdle events. He graduated in the class of 1966 followed with a few years of college. He gave 40 years of maintaining and operating semi-trucks, trailers, and various pieces of construction equipment to support his family. Uly gave his life to Christ and joined Zion Baptist Church of Eastland Gardens. Later, becoming a Deacon and member of the Security Ministry. On the evening of February 26, 2021, Uly passed away peacefully at Capital Care Health Hospice in Lanham, MD as a result of Dementia, he was 73 years old. He was preceded in death by wives Deborah King and Michelle King. In addition to his son Leon (Tashika), Ulysses is survived by sister, Beverly Hodges (Jerome), brother, John King (LaWanda), two stepdaughters and two stepsons, ten grandchildren, a great-grandchild and a host of other relatives. The obituary can also be viewed at marshallmarchfh.com for comments. No viewing or service will be held. Condolences can also be forwarded to Leon at 13206 Thaxton Ct., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774