Devin Anthony Ryan King, 19, beloved son of Pamela Marcia Myers-King and Anthony "Tony" Langston King stepped into eternal life on May 17, 2008. He was born on October 26, 1988 at Millington Naval Air Station in Millington, Tennessee.

Devin was educated in Charles County private and public schools. He enlisted in the young Marines in 1998. He also attended Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy in St. Mary's County. Devin graduated from Henry E. Lackey High School in June 2007. While attending Henry E. Lackey High School, Devin was employed by the Charles County Park and Recreation as a skate park attendant. Most recently Devin was employed by Interstate Service Company, Inc. as a driver.

Even at a very young age, Devin displayed a passion for music. He received his first guitar at the age of twelve and spent countless hours perfecting his guitar skills. His dedication lead him to form several bands including Semperfy, We are the Sky and G. S. D. His ability to create music was a very unique gift that came naturally to him. In addition to the guitar, he also played the drums, piano, and violin. His stage presence couldn't be matched and he influenced so many people with his music. Devin loved performing with his friends and was a joy to them all. He appreciated all types of musical genres including Metal, Jazz, Classical and Rock. His legacy will live on forever in the form of a scholarship founded by his friends (The Devin King Memorial Music Scholarship Fund).

Devin was a joy to his parents, and a cherished member of his family. He was a "free spirit," who was very loving and friendly. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends.

Devin was preceded in death by his great grandparents: Earl Sylvester and Mary Constance (Goldie) King, Ralph Daniel and Constance (Connie) Ceceil Myers, Theodore William and Florenda Sophia Stringer, grandfather, Alvin Frances Myers, uncle, Barry Allen King, Sr., aunt, Sherril Denise King-Miles, first cousins: George Ellis III, James Maurice Gray III, and Lois Nicole Danielle Patrice Watson Green.

Left to cherish his memory are his devoted parents, Anthony Langston King and Pamela Marcia Myers-King, sister Arnetia Rhone (Derrick), nephews; Kyle, Kendrick, and Derrick Jr., niece; Brianna, grandparents; Vincent and Alma King, and Melissa Myers, aunts; Sharon and Liz King, Vanessa McNeil, Sadessa Ellis (George II), Patrice Maddox (Francis), Lisa Roberson (Craig), Rochelle Watson-Green (Eddie) and Rachael Watson-Green (Ervin), Shuree Conteh (Sam), uncle, James Gray II (Shiela) and a host of cousins and devoted friends.

His viewing will be held on Saturday, May 24th, 9:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at Thornton Funeral Home Chapel, (Rte. 227) 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD. Interment Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Devin King Memorial Music Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 182, Pomfret, MD 20675.

Arrangements provided by Thornton Funeral Home.