Thomas Sylvester King, son of the late Lorraine a. and Persy J. King, was born on august 30, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the oldest of six children. His brother Rodney preceded him in death. He departed this life on June 29, 2010 after a briief illness. He received his education in the Baltimore City School System. He attended Frederick Douglas High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Was and was honorably discharged. "Bruce" as he was affectionately known started his career as a bartender at the Old Alcazar Hotel currently the baltimore School of the Arts. He became Manage of Operation at the hotel. After that he had various other positions. He later became an enterpreneur of custodial business. His cliental consisted of businesses in the Mt. Vernon district. He had a daughter, Evanus, who preceded him in death. He married Martha King, who preceded him in death. Bruce accepted God in his life at an early age and later in life he attended church regularly. Bruce's passion was music and he enjoyed it alone and with friends and family. He also loved to read, shop and watch the Ravens. While hospitalized at Perry Point, Bruce discovered a nape for crafts. He excelled in wood crafting. He completed many projects that he gave to family and friends. Bruce spent many happy hours conversing with his sisters, brothers and loved ones, always handy with advice. Bruce's memory will be cherished by devoted brothers, Donald and Kevin; sisters, Deborah Daniel V and Pamela Milton B.; one grandson, Jovan Roberts; one great-grandson; one nephew, Jomoll McKay; one niece, Brittany Joy Miller; one niece-in-law, Natasha Todman McKay; three aunts, Alverta Hillard, Evanus McDonald and Margaret Bolden; two step-daughters April and Gerry; two stepsons Linwood and Terrence; 5 step=grandchildren and a wealth of other relatives and friends.