Portrait of James Lawrence King

Obituary · Pinecrest, FL

James Lawrence King

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James Lawrence King of Pinecrest, FL, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved him dearly.

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Excerpts from Jay Weaver's tribute found on the Miami Herald Site:

"U.S. District Judge James Lawrence King - a Miami native known as an iron man for his unparalleled longevity on the federal bench and for presiding over thousands of cases as well as landmark decisions that shaped South Florida - died at 98 on Saturday at his home in Pinecrest."

"King is predeceased by his wife, Mary. He is survived by his four children: daughter Karen Colbert and husband Carl Colbert; son Lawrence D. King and wife Ann King; daughter Katherine Wright and husband Jack Wright; and daughter Mary Virginia (Jena) King and husband Richard Getchel. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren."

Read the complete article at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article315614058.html#storylink=cpy

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