Bobbie Joe King age 72, of Dowelltown passed away Wednesday night September 2, 2026, at Willow Branch Rehab Center in McMinnville. She was born August 4, 1954 to her parents the late Maxie and Lee Commander Peele. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, James King; daughter, Tina Phillips. Ms. King was a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Butcher of Smithville and Peggy King of Carthage; five grandchildren, Joshua Crook, Haley Butcher, James King, Jordan Crook and E. J. Enlow; great-grandchildren, Paisley Crook, Noah Crook, Emma Crook, Addison King, Reanna King, Millie King, Emberlynn Crook, Malaki Crook, Micah Crook, Lilly King, Aidan Guess, Cain Buck, Shawna Buck, Junior Buck. The family has honored Ms. King’s request to be cremated, and no services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers the family ask donations to be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses in memory of Ms. King. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the King family.
