Larry “King B” King, of Rockford departed this earthly life June 22, 2026. He was born June 14, 1947 in Memphis, TN the son of Mose and Roberta King. Larry lived in Rockford most of his life coming from Memphis. He married the former Henrietta Hanson, January 20, 1968 in Rockford. Larry was employed as an auto detailer by Freeport Ford , later to become a self employed detailer. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam War. Larry was a member of Lt Robert C.A. Carlson Post#1207 American Legion. He attended Rockford Public Schools.

Larry leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife; Henrietta King; two sons, Anthony (Cora) King and Torie King; eleven grandchildren; Evan, Ashley, Zech (Natasha), Kyle, Brittany, Kelcie, Jayna (Jason), Jazlyn, Shonta, D’nazia (Devan) and Anthony Jr; eighteen great grandchildren; two sisters, Bonnie Gilmore and Carolyn Arendt; a host of other relatives and friends including sister in law, Eva Howard.. He was predeceased by his parents; two sons, Derrick King and Michael Skelton; sisters, Ruth Yancy, Axelina King, and Dora King; four brothers, Vance King, David King, Jerry King and Charles King. And special friend Willie Key. Special thanks to OSF St. Anthony Hospital medical staff and valet team.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. July 3, 2026 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.