Larry King (loving known as Red) was born March 25, 1957 to the late Elizabeth King, in Manhattan, New York. Larry gained the nickname "Red" from his mom due to his fair skin and light sandy hair. Larry was educated in the New York City Public School System and graduated from Bay Ridge High School. Shortly afterwards, he started working at the post office; one of the many jobs he held before landing at Brown Printing Company in Pennsylvania. Larry liked playing cards. He loved talking to young people and giving them advice from his experiences. He also liked hanging out with the guys. Larry loved telling his nieces and nephews that they owed him money and the kids would say, "How much Uncle Red?" and he would reply, "$2.00". From a previous relationship, he had three children, Lynette, Mylana, and Larry Jr. (deceased). In October 2000, he married Deloris Perry and from that union he helped to raise, Tanya, Matthew, Elethia, Karsheem, and Shaliek. In 2005 the family relocated to Pennsylvania and was there for 5 years, before moving to North Carolina where he lived and worked until his illness would not permit. Preceded Larry in death, his mother, Elizabeth King, his aunt, Carrie King, son, Larry Brown, and granddaughter, Tyliyah Brown. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his devoted wife, Deloris, four siblings, Debra King, James King, Charlene King of Brooklyn, NY, Wanda King of Lancaster, PA, and aunt, Jeannie Rogers of SC. The children listed above, fifteen grandchildren, ten nieces and nephews, a host of grandnieces, and nephews, cousins, and friends. In-laws, Emma Green, Vennie McClam, Levi Perry (Minnie), Ernest Perry (Shirley), Thomas Perry, Effie Scott (lawyer and favorite sister-in-law), Isaih Perry (Martha), and Ezekiel Perry. There will be a Repass folling the service at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, which is located directly next to the church where the service will be held. The address to the Repass is 503 Maurice St, Monroe, NC 28112. All are welcome to attend. Online condolences can be made at www.hollandfuneralservice.com Holland Funeral Service is serving the King family, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112.