Harlis Frank King “Rosie”, 73, of Vinemont, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 16, 2022, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Roselawn Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will follow at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery with military honors.
Harlis was preceded in death by his parents, James and Odell King; brother, Autry King and sister, Imogene Jones.
He is survived by his wife, Connie King; brother, Bobby King; children, Dale (Stephanie) King, Jennifer (Bryan) Holcombe, Robin (Joey) Woods and Robert (Lorie) Strane; grandchildren, Justin King, DJ (Ava) King, Nathan Johnson, Kinsey Johnson, Dakota Holcombe, Jacob Holcombe, Skot Holcombe, Hunter (Madyson) Rollins, Taylor (Josh) Gandy, Clayton Strane and Anna Strane; great grandchildren, Kayden Johnson, Beckham Gandy, Coen Gandy and Magnolia Rollins, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Harlis was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He retired after 35 years of service from Cullman Products. He had an amazing sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh. Harlis was a Godly man and evangelized most of his life. He played the bass for numerous gospel groups throughout the years. Harlis was an avid Alabama football fan. He was a perfectionist and took pride in assuring that everything was in order. Harlis served in the US Army as a staff sergeant. He was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the US National Guard. His strength was admired by his family. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawnfhandcemetery.com for the King family
