Vada Archez King "Buster"

Vada Archez (Buster) King was born October 4, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Jeffrey Phillip and Carrie Mae (Hubbard) King. Vada was the 3rd of seven children. He passed away July 15, 2024, at his home in Decatur, Georgia. The family left Cincinnati and relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where from an early age, Vada expressed an interest in sports, and where he began playing football for the youth league at Perkerson Park, and then for the Sylvan High School, Golden Bears. The family later moved to Decatur, Georgia where Vada attended Towers High School where he played JV and Varsity football and basketball. Vada received numerous awards for his outstanding football career as a Towers Titan, which earned him a full football scholarship to the prestigious Clemson University before transferring to Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia where he often spoke with great pride about attending an HBCU and being a part of the esteemed AU Campus. Vada served in the United States Air Force and received a medical discharge. Vada returned to his beloved home in Decatur, Georgia where he worked as a Supervisor in the home improvement industry. He would later suffer an injury that left him disabled. He enjoyed sports his entire life. He volunteered as a little league football coach at Glenwood Hills Park in Decatur, GA. He looked forward to watching Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, and especially loved preparing for Game Day on Saturdays and Sundays. Vada was preceded in death by his father, sister Vivian, brother Vernon, and niece Brandy. Vada is survived by his mother, Carrie Mae Cook, brothers Vincent King, Victor King, and Van (Debbie) King, and his sister Vanessa (Clifford) Holiday, along with nephews VeCory, Vincent Jr., Kellan, Christopher, Jarrid, and Devan, and nieces Tiffany (Willie), Lauryn and Keira, great nephews Jacquez, Kameron, Kaden, and Javon, great nieces Aaliyah, Kaylani, Kairi, Kaniyah, Kacie and Sage and great-great niece J’adore. He was affectionately known as “Uncle Buster” to them all and loved each and every one of his nieces and nephews dearly. He looked forward to showing up and supporting their events. Vada is also survived by a host of several first, second, third, and fourth generation cousins and relatives who he would often refer to as “family”. He loved his family. Although Vada was an amazing athlete, one of his greatest joys was being part of the family reunion team that organized the family reunion in Tennessee. He was unable to attend the most recent reunion, but he let it be known that he was ever so grateful that his mom was able to attend, and that he was overjoyed that the family had gathered once again. Vada, “Buster” will be missed dearly by his family, his friends, and his neighbors. Funeral services will be provided by: Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, Scottdale Chapel, 351 N. Clarendon Ave. Scottdale, GA. On Monday, July 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Public viewing Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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Vada Archez King "Buster"

October 4, 1961 - July 15, 2024