Joseph King, 80 passed away on August 22, 2023 at 6 a.m. at his home in Russellville, Alabama.
He was born in Lawrence County on May 21, 1943 to William J. King and Vernie B. Shields. He worked as a general laborer at Amos Lumber. He was also a member of the Light House Church of God.
Joseph is survived by his son, Ricky G. King; sisters, Vernie Sue King, Annie Borden, and Inez Witt; brothers, Donald King and Harold King.
He was preceded in death by his father, William King; mother, Vernie Shields King; son, Billy King.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 2:00-4:00 at Akins Funeral Home Chapel with services to follow at 4:00 p.m. with Greg Pace and Linda Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Masterson Cemetery in Lawrence County.
Pallbearers are Bob Smith, Randy King, Gerald King, Wendell Owens, Cory Cameron.
