Goode Ambrose

"James" King

Deacon Goode  Ambrose (James) King, also affectionately known as "Pop" – a native of Gosport, AL  and a resident of Mobile, AL for over 69 years, exchanged this life for eternity peacefully on  Saturday evening, January 4, 2025 at a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Goode was born on October 25, 1939 to Mariah King and Goode Ambrose, Sr.

His Christian life began at an early age at Zion Branch Baptist Church in Gosport and later continued at Nazaree Baptist Church in Mobile where he was ordained as a Deacon.  He loved to sing and was always willing to lift up his voice for the Lord. Goode remained faithful in his service to the Lord until his health began to decline. He was later baptized in the Name of Jesus at Apostolic Church of God Rapture Preparation Center, Mobile.

Goode was employed with the Mobile County Public School System at Maryvale Maintenance Shop where he retired as a maintenance supervisor after over 40 years.  He loved to paint and mow lawns in his spare time. He never met a stranger and enjoyed life to the fullest.  He wore a smile that would light up a room, was always cracking jokes and he loved to make you laugh!  He was a dedicated New Orleans Saints fan.

Goode was preceded in death by his parents: Mariah King and Goode Ambrose, Sr.; sisters:  Ledora Ambrose Griggs, Lela Mae Ambrose,  Eliza Ambrose Crumpton; stepsisters: Elvira Brown, Mamie Lee Slaughter, Rosa Ambrose and Berniece Davis;  brothers: David Ambrose, Edward Ambrose, Randal Ambrose, Frank West, Ezelle Williams; stepbrothers: Bennie Lee Williams and John Henry Carter.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife, Sarah Jean King; son:  Lionell (Linda "Dyniece") King, Dallas, GA; daughter: Dinah Bonner-Gray, Bessemer, AL; two granddaughters: Tamieka "Mieka"  Bonner, Bessemer, AL and Sobany King, Cartersville, GA; goddaughter: Andrea Lett; one sister:  Jackie (Perry) Williams, Indian Springs, AL; one brother: Henry aka Tyrone Williams, Harrisburgh, PA; brother-in-law: James (Warnetta) Bonner, St. Louis, MO; sister-in-law: Grace (Earnest) White, Citronelle, AL; devoted neighbor, Cassandra "Sandy" Brown; a host of nieces, two devoted: Velvian "Pat" King, Daphne, AL and Patricia Williams, Citronelle, AL; nephews, other relatives and numerous friends.

The visitation will be held Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Apostolic Church of God from 9:00 AM until the 11:00 AM Celebration of Life Service. Interment will take place in the Gethsemane Cemetery Mobile Street.