Linwood Miller King

King, Linwood Miller, 79, passed from this life at 12:06 a.m. Thursday, August 8, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Lee and Clara Gertrude King; brother, William Lee; sisters, Viola Merchant, Violet Lambert and Goldie Barnhill. He is survived by his loving wife, Anita; sister, Dorothy Ashburn; brother, Berkley F. King (Brenda); and numerous nieces and nephews. Linwood entered the Navy on a special program at age 17 and entered the civilian workforce upon discharge, working at various jobs until he became an ET at the USPS, a position he held for 35 years. He was nicknamed "the Energizer Bunny" by his community for his tireless attention to the needs of others. Although not possessing a romantic bent, he loved romance novels, square dancing and was a meticulous dresser. He will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 and from 4 to 6 p.m. at Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 13, at 11 a.m. at the Woody Parham chapel, followed by interment in Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Ave., Richmond, Va. 23238. Condolences may be conveyed to the family by scrolling down and clicking the "Share a Memory" button.