ATLANTA, Ga. – Dexter Scott King, the late son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, was remembered as the protector of his family’s legacy and the keeper of his father’s dream during a memorial service in Atlanta.
“You, my love, were born a King, beautifully sculpted with the physical traits and intellect of the most revered and impactful man of our time, your beloved father. In addition to that, you held the grace, talent and steadfastness of your beautiful mother,” his widow, Leah Weber King, said in her speech, speaking directly to him.
“You were, indeed, what most would consider and what I considered a man who had it all,” she said. “But instead of devoting your life to how these riches could advance your personal aspirations and fill your ego, you devoted your life to how all of these riches could advance the cause and legacy of your father, your mother and your family.”
Dexter Scott King died Jan. 22, 2024, at the age of 62 at his home in Malibu, California, after battling prostate cancer.
Hundreds of people packed Ebenezer Baptist Church to remember his life. The candlelight service was filled with musical talent from Stevie Wonder, gospel singers Bebe and Cece Winans, and many more.
“Dexter I know has been welcomed home. Mom and Dad, Yolanda, granddad and big momma, my other granddad and grandma, Aunt Christine and Uncle Isaac,” said Martin Luther King III.
His older brother Martin Luther King III shared with the audience that his brother who fought hard to keep their dad’s legacy alive, has now passed the torched.
“We will one day achieve what mom and dad talked about, the beloved community. We are not in the vicinity today but we will get there,” said King III.
His widow, Leah Weber King, shared loving memories, and how much King fought for his family.
“Thank you for protecting me, and fighting for the protection of your family and its legacy,” said Weber King. King died in January at his Malibu home after a…
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