Scott King

Scott Layne King, 45 of Covington, Georgia, formerly of Arab died Tuesday June 3, 2014 in Georgia. Scott was a member of the First Baptist Church in Covington and a 1986 graduate of Heritage High School, in Conyers. After graduating from Heritage he continued his education at DeKalb Technical College and later graduated from Florida Baptist Theological College with his degree in Christian education. He worked for a printing company as a graphic artist, was an elementary school teacher and a youth minister. His hard work is what enabled him to pay his own way through college. Scott's passion for youth led him to become instrumental in bringing World Changers to Avon Park, Florida. World Changers is an organization providing Christian youth and adults with opportunities to serve a community both physically and spiritually. He was the most fun loving, happy person and was a devoted son, brother and uncle. He cherished his family and enjoyed doing special things for his sisters, including paying for each of their prom dresses and even contacting a Miss USA coach to help coach is sister, Keri, for the Newton County High School pageant. Scott was loved by many and will be missed by all who were lucky enough to call him friend. He is survived by his parents: Jimmy and Brenda E. King of Covington; three sisters and brothers-in-law: Melanie and Ricky Jones of Covington, Jennifer and Jeremy Lilly of Oxford and Keri King of Covington; nieces and nephews: Emilie and Jake Jones, Payton and Averie Lilly, Anslee King and his special friend: Jakie Hogan of Covington. Funeral service for Scott in Covington, Georgia will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Covington, Dr. Cody McNutt and Dr. Michael Lawson, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church fellowship hall from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2014. A local funeral service for Scott will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, Brother Jeff Mann, officiating. Burial will be in Arab Memorial Cemetery, Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel. The family will accept flowers, or if you will, they ask that you please make a donation so that his memory may live... please give to the: Scott King Memorial Fund C/O West Newton Elementary School 13387 Brown Bridge Road Covington, GA 30016

Scott King

September 25, 1968 - June 3, 2014