Church and community honor Ken McLaurin, Jr.

Updated?09/23/2012 07:06 PM

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GOLDSBORO--Passion and praise rang out at the Goldsboro Chapel Free Will Church Sunday morning, all in honor and remembrance of Kennedy McLaurin Jr., the 16-year-old who went missing on September 9. His mother and grandmother describe him as brave and compassionate.

"He was quiet, he was loving and caring, and he loved his family," Ken's mom Kimberly Best said.

"I want my grandson to be remembered for his loving smile and the heart that he had," Ken's grandmother Janice Robinson said.

The McLaurin family said they are at ease since police now have the four suspects in custody. They arrested 21-year-old Leonard Joyner, 19-year-old Jerome Butts, 18-year-old Kevin Smith and 17-year-old Curtis Etheredge in connection with the murder of McLaurin. The family said they are looking forward to finding closure. That's what keeps them coming back to the church where Ken grew up.

"Churches in the area continue to keep the situation on the altar, have posted flyers, and are holding prayer walks," Pastor James Collins said.

"I would like to thank the different churches, and also the community, for helping us and pulling us through," Ken's grandmother Sadie McLaurin said.

As the church and the community continue to comfort the family, Ken's mom shared some advice she knows all to well.

"Pay more attention to your children, pay more attention to what's going on in your house and in your streets," Best said.

Best is celebrating her faith and the life of her 16-year-old son. Three of the four suspects were scheduled to appear in court on Monday, September 24, 2012.

The family said funeral arrangement have not yet been made.

Source: http://coastal.news14.com/content/top_stories/664395/church-and-community-honor-ken-mclaurin--jr-

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