Dexter Scott King Honored in Emotional Memorial Service

The youngest son of Martin Luther King Jr., Dexter Scott King, was remembered for his dedication to his family's legacy and his father's dream at a service in Atlanta.

Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Martin Luther King Jr., passed away on January 22 at age 62 after battling prostate cancer.
The memorial service was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, a place of historical significance to the King family, with tributes from family members and notable figures like Stevie Wonder.
Leah Weber King, Dexter's widow, spoke of his commitment to advancing the legacy of his parents and the cause of justice.
Martin Luther King III and Bernice King, Dexter's siblings, vowed to continue the work for justice and the realization of their parents' dream of a beloved community.
Dexter King was remembered as a protector of his family's intellectual property and a believer in the innocence of James Earl Ray, the man convicted of assassinating his father.