Obituaries Detail

-After graduating from Joseph S. Clark High School in New Orleans, he matriculated to Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA as a music major. He was a lifelong member of the infamous Olympia Brass Band of New Orleans under the leadership of Milton Baptiste where he honed his skills in playing the trombone. Eddie also played for the Treme Brass Band of New Orleans and gained his television debut as a musician on the HBO show 'Treme"; he also played at Preservation Hall, many music festivals throughout the city of New Orleans, and participated in countless jazz funerals. As a faithful servant of the Lord and a devout Christitan, Eddie was a member of the choir at both Union Bethel AME and Payne Memorial AME in New Orleans, LA. As a member of M.W. Prince Grade Lodge F. & A.M for the State of Louisiana (Progress No. 16) and Elks Lodge - B.P.O.E. of Louisiana, he participated in several community service projects for over 40 years. Before becoming a professional musician full-time, to provide for his family, he worked for Boh Brothers Construction Company and International Longshoreman Association AF of L-CIO Local 3000 (ILA) both of New Orleans, L.A. Eddie N. King, Jr entered eternal rest peacefully on November 16, 2020 at 1:45 pm. During his hospital stay at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, he was still jovial, laughing, making jokes, creating havoc with the nursing staff, and having fun. He is preceded in death by his parents Eddie N. King, Sr and Lois Boyd King, his daughter Phyllis King, his brother Jerry Morgan, his favorite uncles Preston King and Booker Boyd. and favorite aunts Ethel Harris and Sally Newell. He is survived by his four children, Gina Martin (Tyrone), Meta Lee (Alexander), Elena King and Terry Newton (Richelle), along with ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

-Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there is limited capacity and attendants will be required to wear a mask during the entire service and practice "Social Distancing." Dr. Louis S. Jones, Pastor of St. John Institutional Missionary will officiate. Viewing is scheduled from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM; service will begin promptly at 10:00 AM. Service will take place on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Services entrusted to Charles Mackey Funeral Home, 1576 Robin Street, Baton Rouge, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that monetary donations be sent to the Jazz Foundation in honor of Eddie N. King, Jr at www.jazzfoundation.org/donate.