K Ka's Obituary
K. KA, born David Moore on December 5, 1950, in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, transitioned from this life on April 25, 2026, in Trenton, New Jersey. He was the beloved son of the late Reverend Robert Moore and Willa Mae Moore, whose faith, discipline, and strength formed the foundation of the man he became. Their values shaped his character and guided his path throughout his life.
He leaves behind a legacy too expansive to be contained by a single name, title, or moment in time. Throughout his life, he was known by many names David, Dave, Dawud, Reverend Ka, Uncle, Peanut, and finally K. KA. To those who truly knew him, he was unforgettable in every form he took, each name reflecting a different chapter of a life fully lived.
His journey was deeply rooted in a family legacy that stretched from York, South Carolina, through Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Newark, New Jersey which was a lineage he carried with pride, responsibility, and quiet strength.
K. KA was a devoted father to his son, David Jr., and his daughter, Shah, and a proud grandfather whose love extended far beyond his immediate children. He poured himself into the lives of his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and extended family becoming a father figure, protector, and steady presence in both the ordinary and defining moments of their lives. He showed up, stood firm, and loved in a way that was unforgettable, even when unspoken.
Within his family, he stood as the patriarch of the family. Strong, unshakable, direct, and deeply honest. Though his words were often firm, his actions reflected a love that was constant, loyal, and deeply protective. Those closest to him understood that beneath his toughness was a heart that held his family tightly and without hesitation.
A self-taught man, K. KA educated himself beyond circumstance, developing a deep understanding of history, spirituality, identity, and the importance of knowing one’s roots. In addition to his intellectual pursuits, he also worked in construction, where his hands helped shape and build the physical world around him. Reflecting the same strength, discipline, and perseverance that defined his life.
His life was not simple, but it was powerful. Marked by resilience, transformation, and a determination to become more than where he started.
He often reminded those around him, “Trust no one, live your best life.” That message now lives on as both warning and wisdom, echoing through the family he shaped.
Family memories paint a full picture of who he was. His voice, his humor, his sharp honesty, his silence, and his stories that stretch from the days in the projects to the life he built through hard work, including construction, and the man he ultimately became. He could make you laugh until your stomach hurt and leave you in deep thought with just a few words.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Robert and Willa Mae Moore; his siblings Bertha, Sally, Martha, Marveline, Yusuf Amin, James, and John; and his nieces Tina, Cherisse, and Muhammad.
K. Ka leaves to cherish his memory his son, David Jr.; his daughter, Shah; his grandchildren; his sisters Minnie, Barbara Jean, and Marjorie; his brother Hasim; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He also shared a special bond with Xadean, whom he lovingly called his adopted son, and a meaningful connection with Cynthia Brookins.
He will be remembered not just for who he was, but for how he made people feel protected, challenged, loved, and seen. His presence was a force, and though he is no longer here in the physical, the impact of his life will continue to speak loudly through every person he touched.
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