March 9, 1961-September 16, 2025
Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose”.
The Kiawu, Knuckles, and Cole families, announce with heavy hearts, the sudden passing of James Asumana Kiawu, Jr., affectionately known as JK or Junior Kiawu. This sad event occurred on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in Loudoun County, Virginia, USA.
Mourning JK’s untimely death are his:
Wife, Ruth Porte Kiawu.
Father of advanced age, James A. Kiawu, Sr.
Children, Varsay Kiawu and Fredricka Stewart.
Grandchildren, Eli Kiawu, Jase Kiawu, and Joel Jaiblai.
Siblings, Hawah Kiawu, Tonia Kiawu, and Alvin Kiawu.
Family, grand aunt, Irene Marshall, and a host of family and friends.
He was predeceased by his mother Robertetta Knuckles Kiawu, and two brothers, Timothy and Sangba Kiawu.
JK will be lovingly remembered for his genuine outreach to family and friends, and for his architectural and draftsman skills, generously drawing and interpreting house designs and plans.
Junior will remain forever in our hearts.
CELEBRATION of LIFE:
Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Viewing: 9 AM
Funeral Service: 10 AM
CHURCH:
Georgia Avenue Baptist Church,
Silver Spring, MD
12525 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20906.
BURIAL:
Judean Memorial Gardens and
Norbeck Memorial Park
16225 Batchellors Forest Road
Olney Road,
Olney, MD 20832
REPAST: Please refer to the funeral program.
CONTACTS:
Ruth P. Kiawu (703) 867-0825
Hawah Kiawu (571) 209 0471
Tonia Kiawu (704) 236-4620
Alvin Kiawu (763) 910-5885
Morris Cole (910) 286-9329
Jerry Kiawu (609) 638-0909
Robert Knuckles (918) 855-6230
Jonathan Knuckles (215) 809 4419
Hotels: Please search using the Church’s address:
12525 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20906
