Reverend Michael Virgil King was born March 6, 1951 to Frank and Myrtle King in Waco, Texas, he was their fourth child. Michael attended elementary school in Waco, Texas, later he moved with his parents to Arcadia, Oklahoma, attending Arcadia High School and later graduating from Star Spencer High School.

He pursued his education at Central State University, Edmond, OK in Dentistry and Dallas Theological Seminary in Theology.

Michael grew up in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Arcadia, OK, and he was an advocate singer and minister. He also served his community as Town Trustee #3 for the town of Arcadia.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents, grandchildren; Laquagha and Jayson Youngblood.

He later met the love of his life and married Arveria D. Ford, only eight months in the marriage his health failed. The pure love they shared with God and one another was vividly seen between them.

Michael leaves to honor his Homegoing is his wife, Arveria D. Ford, daughters, Carolyn King, Leggins, Monica King Youngblood (James), Ashley King Lofton (Albert), Tyshan Lawrence, siblings: Frank King, Jr. Houston, TX, Brenda King, Edmond, OK, Janith King McClennon (Johnny Ray) Waco, TX, Alan King (Katy) Oklahoma City, OK and Myron King (Donna) Houston, TX, seven grandchildren, many other family members and friends.