Alfonzo King

Knightdale -

Mayor Alfonzo King, affectionately known as “Al” was 92 years old when he transitioned from home to be with his Lord and Savior. He departed on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 8:09 p.m. in the home he shared with his wife, Juanita Brock King, and daughter, Alison, in Knightdale, NC.

Mayor King was born in Duplin County on February 10, 1932, to Jessie Odell King Royal and Tommy Kornegay. He started his education in the Duplin County Schools and subsequently transferred to Carver School in Mount Olive, NC where he excelled in athletics and academics graduating in 1952. He attended North Carolina A&T State University—graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. While at A&T he excelled in Air Force ROTC, was editor of the Aggie Yearbook, and was inducted into Who’s Who. He entered the U.S. Air Force as a 2nd Lt. retiring after 20 years as a Major.

Upon retirement, he began a brief tenure of employment with Wayne County before becoming the Director of Personnel and Safety for the city of Goldsboro. After a 21-year stint, he retired again. He was called out of retirement to replace Mayor Hal Plonk who had passed away. Thus began his third career—the Mayor of Goldsboro. Having served 14 years, he retired for the third time. Over his lifetime, he has had many awards and recognitions.

Mayor King was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister, Andrea Artis, and niece Barbara Jean Artis. He was also preceded in death by his uncles and aunt.

He was survived by his wife of 61 years, Juanita, his children Stanley Seay, Alison King, and Kevin King (Cecille); Grandchildren Morgan Burge (Brandon), Matthew King, and Kristian King; Step-Grandchildren Julie Chantiri, Daniel Chantiri, and Leila Chantiri; Great-Grandchildren Serena Burge and Naomi Burge; Nephew Gather Artis (Karen), Brothers-in-law Robert Brock (Leora), Jimmy Brock (Cheryl), Sister-in-law Rosalind Abernathy; Nieces and Nephew, a host of cousins, his special coffee buddies, and Porter Street neighbors.

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