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Bud King, graduated from Stone Mountain High School, where programs were tailored to his unique needs. But he grew up not even a block from Tucker High School and, as a youngster, developed bonds with the school's coaches and players that would last decades. Tucker High School was his heart and life. Everything was Tucker High School, morning until night. He never missed a game in over 25 years. Bud was part of Tucker sports, every day, 365 days a year. If there was something going on, he was down there the whole day, every day. He never missed a football game, a basketball game, or a baseball game. He never met a stranger, whether in a ballpark or another city. He was the centerpiece of any group he was ever in. Bud was a magnetic person. Our family, and especially the Tucker community are broken-hearted and going to miss him.
Survivors include his brother, Jerry King; his sister, Jackie (Tim) Boles; his nephews, Richard King and Joshua Barrett; his niece, Amanda Cannon; great-nephew, TJ Cannon; and great-nieces, Mary Barrett, Lacey (Jacob) Cromer and Cheyanne Cannon.
The family of James "Bud" Jeffrey King will receive visitors, Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 4 PM to 8 PM, at A.S. Turner & Son's Funeral Home, at 2773 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033. The memorial service will be on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 11:30 AM, held at the Rehoboth Baptist Church, at 2997 Lawrenceville Hwy., Tucker, GA 30084.
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Jimmy
May 30, 2024
I lived a few miles away from Tucker little league from 1995 to 2007 . I didn't have kids playing there so I had no affiliation to the Park. I just came by to watch a few good football games. I don't think I ever came to the Park and he wasn't there. He would get so excited that at times I was just watching him. The kids seemed to Love him and so did the coaches. I never knew his story but I was a friend from a far. I still think about Him and I will for the rest of my life . Rest Well My friend , You Deserve it.
Lisa Allen Cato
March 15, 2024
Our hearts are heavy this week at the loss of our beloved COACH the Allen family sends our deepest condolences to the King family He will be truly missed!
Sherry Brown Pilgrim
March 12, 2024
Ricky .. my condolences go out to you and your family..I didn't know your uncle personally but if he's anything like you then I know he's a great person.. I'm really sorry for your and your family loss..
Madeline Griffin
March 11, 2024
Bud, you will be missed by all who knew you. Condolences to your family.
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Mark White
March 10, 2024
They should make a National Monument or do something special for our beloved Bud.
Mark
March 10, 2024
Bud, Baby I love you, RIP I havent seen you in 15 years last time was at Flannigans, he asked me how my Pops was and my family was doing, always a cool dude, Everyone needs a friend like Bud, and has an awesome story with Bud. Bud was a legend / the man / the myth in our eyes, and we got to see it and share the sidelines with him and baseball fields in real time, never forgotten, my brother. We never lossed or got scored upon in 2 years as a Tucker Lion in the mid 90's, and Bud was there helping out anyway he can, and thats what counts. Yep, some of the players went on to become super bowl champs, Bud was there in the early years of training to help them. What a dude. I just heard the news and heart broken.
S Yeates
March 10, 2024
Bud you will be missed!
-Yeates Family
joy Rodemoyer
March 10, 2024
Mama & Daddy, Jeff & I knew Bud all through our years in Tucker...even after we were grown & no longer in school or playing ball, anytime, any of us crossed paths with Bud, it was a happy greeting!! After many years, Bud & I saw each other @ the Cofer Crossings Kroger - Bud & I took a walk down memory lane!! There will only be one "BUD King"
Daryl & Amber, Joseph,Loretta & family!
March 10, 2024
"BUD" Heavens Angel,
Tucker High School will missed you!
Donald
March 9, 2024
He spent the Holidays with me and my family every year. When we was growing up.
Donald
March 9, 2024
I have known Jimmy for 44 years and he is like a family member R.I.P
MY FRIEND/BROTHER
Brian Harr
March 8, 2024
I first met Bud in 1999 when I started my community coaching career at Tucker. In 2014 I moved on to another career path. I can say without a doubt those years meant more to Bonnie and I than I can express. I look back with great fondness of the times I spent with Bud from the sidelines to him in the back of the truck with Robbie in the front on road trips. I think of all the Tucker players and people that have gone on to greatness and meaningful lives and combined they don't come close to what Bud and his sprit has meant to the Tucker community. Bud your presence will be missed but not your memory.
Matt Robbins
March 7, 2024
I moved to Tucker in 1980 and met Bud as my son started playing sports in Tucker. Every time we crossed paths, he would greet me by name and ask about Kevin. His genuine allegiance to Tucker High energized the fan base and the fire in the athletes at the time then, and ensured a commitment to the Tigers for a lifetimes.
Rest in God´s peace, Bud. Our prayers continue for his Family.
Sherry Patterson
March 7, 2024
I remember him always being at Fitzgerald field in Tucker when my son played ball there. (Mid 90´s)Always willing to
Help in any way. He will be greatly missed in Tucker.
Narwanna el-Shabazz
March 7, 2024
As a visiting school and even when Tucker was visiting Bud was there. I was always very pleasantly greeted. Doing the homebook - Stats at the table allowed me to meet many. It was always a pleasure to come to Tucker and see him at his best he enjoyed his very significant role he assisted Coach Harty and the Tucker Tigers in style. I got to work with him many years in a compacity that we never think of and creature who from another school would. Always very grateful of a person student and watching him grow up to a man still giving in a way to others. God bless his family brother/ sisters. Thank you for sharing with us.
Kindly,
Ms.el-Shabazz
Greg Langford
March 6, 2024
Tucker's "SUPERFAN" will be truly missed. Praying for comfort for your family.
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