Mr. King was a member of New Bethel Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and Treasurer. He was a longtime delegate with the McNairy County Republican Party. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed his horses, slow-pitch softball, politics, and talking on the phone. Mr. King departed this life on February 6, 2019 in Corinth, MS at the age of 84 Years, 1 Month, 12 Days.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lucille King of Selmer, TN; two daughters, Wanda Crabb and husband Bobby of Selmer, Donna Montgomery and husband David, also of Selmer; a son, Tim King and wife Tammi of Bethel Springs, TN; six grandchildren, Chris Crabb, Chad Montgomery, Tiffany King, Stacey Volner, Tara Sanders, Teesha Hicks; 17 Great Grandchildren; two sisters, Cordie Taylor and husband Bill of Fairview, TN, Susie Lawson and husband Reed of Bartlett, TN; a brother, Bart King of Brentwood, TN along with a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. King was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Crabb, and a brother, Jimmy King.