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Claude King Obituary

Claude King

SHREVEPORT, LA-Funeral services for Country Music Singer Claude King, 90, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Centuries Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Billy Franks and Rev. Tim Maloy officiating. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday March 12, 2013 at the Centuries Memorial Funeral Home.

Claude was born February 5, 1923 in Keithville, LA and passed away March 7, 2013 in Shreveport after a lengthy illness. Mr. King was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He learned to love the outdoors, hunting and fishing at a very early age. His love for music was evident at an early age and he bought his first guitar at the age of twelve. In high school and college, he was an outstanding athlete in baseball and football. He formed a band with Buddy Attaway and Tillman Franks called the Rainbow Boys, and they started playing around Shreveport in their spare time. He wrote and recorded many songs throughout his career probably the most recognized song was "Wolverton Mountain" which reached the # 1 position on the charts on June 30, 1962. He was inducted into the Louisiana Country Music Hall of Fame and inducted into the Walk of Stars in Shreveport.

Mr. King was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jeana Marie King; brother, George, Perry, and Henry and sisters, Bessie, Marion, and Annie Mae Attaway.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara King; sons, Duane Coco King; Bradley T. King, and Jerome Jay King and wife Julie St.Onge; grandchildren, Brandi Coco King, Dustin Coco King, Stacey King, Christopher C. King, Claudette King, Leigh Anne King, and numerous great grandchildren, sister-in-law Shirley Corrales, numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Shan Allison, Don Sims, Davy Daniels, Russell King, Robert King, Albert Mazzone, Mark Chamness, and Joseph Brown.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Dustin King, Hunt Powell, Paul Brown, Bud Christian, and Ben Cato.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Doctors and Staff at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, for their kind and loving care.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh.com



Published by Shreveport Times from Mar. 10 to Mar. 12, 2013.
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You were like a father to my uncle, David Davy Daniels. I wish I got to meet you, such a kind soul, beautiful music, God rest your soul My heartfelt condolences to Claudes family.

Shannon Wehkoja

June 30, 2019

Valenda Newell

November 9, 2016

Condolences to loved ones. May fond memories and comfort from others bring solace to you.

March 7, 2016

I will never forget you and the great Wovertin Mountain popular in my senior year of HS. Brings back warm memories of a beautiful voice very under rated. RIP

lori

August 1, 2015

My condolence to the King family on your loss. His music touched our family deeply in the 1960's. My uncles would sit with us children at the time and cover his songs. I particularly loved Wolverton Moutain, which I still play to this day. God bless him.

Al Swanson

September 21, 2014

Duane and Family,

Your dad will always live on in all of our memories. His music and what he meant to our community is legendary. I am proud to have been your neighbor when we were growing up in the Woodlawn area. And your friend throughout life. Love to you and yours.

Les and Amy (Frey) Tiller

July 13, 2013

Barbara and Boys,
I wish I had known about Claude's passing as I would have been there with you. He was a great man and a wonderful friend to me. I will always treasure my memories of our times together in the studio, on the road, visiting him there, and our phone conversations.

God will give you the strength to get past this lost but you will never get over it as his memories live on in your hearts and minds. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Howard

Howard Knight

May 30, 2013

April 13, 2013

Dear Barbara and family,

I'm praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you and loving memories to help you smile again.

My walking dreams often brings me in the empty auditoriums left dusty since decades, then I stroll behind the velvet curtain to look on backstage area. Sometime there's an unknow or a celeb standing there, a real old man, holding a guitar. If the guy like we talk about the old days and try together to put all the various pieces of the puzzle of its life and time. If he rather like to stay silent, being tired by years, it doesn't not matter 'cause I still had in head the last chord of the song he was singing all alone before I come in.
Claude was one of these precious friends who loaned me the auditorium's key and helped me to make that world a better place with my ballpen. Music is a gift of God and a strong weapon for love!

Anglares Dominique

March 29, 2013

I was sorry to hear of Claude King's
recent passing and I send my prayers
& love to all his family members for
their great loss.
Hes probably already playing his music
and has everyone smiling just as he did
for everyone of us left behind.
May God protect & watch over his family
members as Claude would want that for sure. God bless them all.
Sincerely,
Alma Ray Stevens-Thigpen
Poway, Ca. (San Diego North County)

March 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the King family.
From the beautiful music I first heard in Cedar Grove in the early 60's to the songs still being played, only now we hear them straight from Heaven. We were all so blessed.

Janet Todd

March 25, 2013

Tribute song for Claude King:

Wolverton Mountain Man (Larry W Jones 03/20/2013) (song#6679)

Well, I was just a young lad going with the flow
When I first heard Claude King sing on the radio
I was at a soda fountain in Louisian
Listnin' 'bout a big bad Wolverton Mountain man

Now, old man Clowers made good hard liquor brandy
With a gun and a knife he was mighty handy
He had a pretty young daughter with raven hair
But Wolverton bears and birds protected her there

(instrumental)

Now I'm an older man and time goes marching on
And it was in March when I heard Claude King was gone
I wonder if he ever kissed Clifton's daughter's sweet lips
Or if he married that girl on one of his trips

I know Claude King climbed up on Wolverton Mountain
Cause all of his dreams were with that young girl he loved
He took his chances up on Wolverton Mountain
It was too lonesome down below than up above

Well, I was just a young lad going with the flow
When I first heard Claude King sing on the radio
Up on that Wolverton Mountain he loved her so

http://kingwoodkowboy.com/WolvertonMountainMan.html

Larry W Jones

March 23, 2013

Thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. King's family!

The Shannons

March 20, 2013

Barbara, Jay, Brad and Duane, I am so sorry to hear of Claude's passing. He was such a kind, humble man and very much a father figure to my ex-husband David. I always smile when I hear Wolverton Mountain on the radio and picture Claude and the Nashville Knights performing it in my mind. That was so long ago, but seems like yesterday. May God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time and give you comfort.

Judy Daniels

March 19, 2013

It was sad to hear Mr. Claude King passed away. He was a great singer that will surely be missed. Now he is singing up in heaven. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and his music family. RIP Mr. Claude King.

Dorothy Hickman

March 18, 2013

Thank you for your fabulous voice and music - you will be missed!!!! Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends!!!! RIP Claude King

Katherine Leann Ladd

March 16, 2013

Del Green

March 15, 2013

I WAS GOOD FRIENDS WITH HANK,MIDGE AND DIRK HANKEY, NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS OF CLAUDE ON GREEN TERRACE IN SHREVEPORT.MY MOM HAD MET MIDGE IN THE NAVY AND THE HANKEYS INVITED US TO SPEND WEEKENDS AT THE POOL AND BAR OUT BACK.THEY ARE ALL DECEASED NOW.I REMEMBER DIRK TELLING ME ABOUT THE BIG TOUR BUS AND THAT IT BELONGED TO A COUNTRY MUSIC STAR NEXT DOOR.I ONLY TALKED WITH CLAUDE A FEW TIMES BUT WHAT I REMEMBER IS A VERY POLITE HUMAN BEING.I DID HEAR HIM PLAY A FEW TUNES AND HE WAS VERY TALENTED WITH A TRUE DOWN HOME COUNTRY VOICE. .RIP IN HONKY TONK HEAVEN! MIKE WESSON , DALLAS,TEXAS

March 15, 2013

Fair winds and following seas sailor.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Harry Simpson

March 15, 2013

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Harry Simpson

March 15, 2013

GOD LOVED YOUR SINGING HE CALLED YOU HOME SO YOU COULD SING TO HIM AND HIS ANGELS REST IN PEACE

Robin

March 14, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family.

Karen Holt Harley

March 14, 2013

It is comforting to know that Jesus, the Ruler of God's Kingdom, is called the “Prince of Peace,” and he will ensure that “to peace there will be no end.”—Isaiah 9:6, 7.

Erica Broadway

March 14, 2013

You are now singing for God and I know God enjoys your music as much as the world did REST IN PEACE

Mark Stimson

March 14, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

March 14, 2013

Country Music has loss a classic icon, I could listen to wolverton Mountain over and over... rest in peace Claude King!

Kim Lamb

March 14, 2013

Our loss , for sure. I love to do kareoke "wolverton mountain" Now I may not enjoy doing it.

March 13, 2013

My daughter learned to dance when she was 10-yrs old to your "Wolverton Mountain"... it has always been in her memory book, as well as mine, as her Mother. Condolescenes to the family.

March 13, 2013

I will always remember your dads songs, I grew up on country singing. God bless your family.

Thelma Clements

March 13, 2013

My condolences to the King family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10 regarding the loss of your loved one.

March 13, 2013

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers

Scott and Lisa, Jett Frost

March 13, 2013

Jay, I am sorry for the loss of your father.

Ronnie Bridges

March 13, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Steve Gunkel

March 13, 2013

We are so very sorry for your loss. Growing up in the "KWKH family" meant I was blessed to have personally enjoyed Mr. King's music on those Louisiana Hayride nights. His music has been special to so many of us through the years. May God Bless all of you in the days to come.

George & Yvonne Jones, (son of Doris & Jack Jones, KWKH sound engineer)

March 13, 2013

Barbara Please accept my condolences. Remember that God loves you. John 3:16

Victor

March 13, 2013

Duane,Bradley,Jay, your dad brought joy to alot of people with his music, may he rest in peace. Thanks for the memories. Jimmy King

Jimmy King

March 12, 2013

I am sorry to hear about Mr. Kings passing.
GOD COULD NOT HAVE MADE EARTHLY TIES SO STRONG TO BREAK THEM IN ETERNITY.
Chris Skinner Music lover

Chris Skinner

March 12, 2013

Carl

March 12, 2013

We, The Oliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church family, offer our deepest sympathy to the King family during the loss of such a great country legend. We pray for peace and comfort as you journey through the days ahead. May God bless all of you.

Pastor Donzell Archie

March 12, 2013

What a day that will be when we get to see all country stars that blessed our souls so much. Rest for awhile so you can sing to my husband that has gone on way to soon. Rip in peace.Loved that beautiful voice. Cleveland Ga.

March 12, 2013

Mr. King you brought the joy of music in our home for many years. We all thank you for the gift God gave you and shared with the world. God Bless you and now its time to sing to the Lord and the Angels.
To the Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

Connie Whyte Pender-CPSO

March 12, 2013

My husband used to listen to his music all the time my condolence sand prayers goes out to the family elizabeth demetres roanoke a

Elizabeth Demetres

March 12, 2013

I love your singing. God be with you and your family.

March 12, 2013

I had the pleasure of meeting Jay King a couple of years ago (from the local band Innuendo)& I was so excited to know he was Claude King's son. Brought back alot of good memories of my mom & dad's 45 rpm record that was played over and over at my house. I am so sorry Jay & the rest of the family. Claude King had a long, wonderful life with you & it will be hard for his presence to be gone. His music will live on all over the world though. He will never be forgotten. RIP Mr. King.

Becky Cole Cook & Mike Jordan

March 12, 2013

My condolences to the King family at the passing of Mr. King. I take my walks by his house and many times I wanted to stop in and meet him in person. When I built my house I was going to get Tillman Franks to ask Mr. King to come down and the three of us break in my house with some old-fashioned jamming.

Mr. King, thanks for all your wonderful music and your military service to our great nation.

Reece Lewing

March 12, 2013

What a joy My Dad will have in heaven with this man and their music. May they both make good ole country music together forever. God Bless the King family and I pray you are all in peace with his passing. We will all meet again one day. God Bless,

Penny L

March 12, 2013

Jay,I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. The last time I saw him was at Kroger's..I talked to him for a little about you. He had a good laugh..You know me and the stories I can tell.We have known each other most of our lives. I know he is singing in heaven with all his old friends. Love you...

Tru Lynn Humphrey Ardoin

March 12, 2013

Claude; Your music is still playing and you will never be forgotten, we love you in Alaska

Freida McCord

March 12, 2013

Great talent and song! Thank you for your contribution to music.

D. King

March 12, 2013

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one. May you continue to comfort one another during this difficult time. I hope that you will gain strength from the God of all Comfort.

Kenya

March 12, 2013

One of the best voices that God ever created. He was the best and will be missed by all.

Roy M. Didgeon Sr.

March 11, 2013

I was on a trip in Arkansas in 1962 and it was my favorite song. I'll miss him.
George MacDonald

George MacDonald

March 11, 2013

Claude King was a great singer/songwriter. His song "wolverton MT" was a favorite of mine & my daughter, was singing that song before she could pronounce all the words; but she Could carry the tune. We were riding a Greyhound from New Haven, Ct to Nashville,Tn and she entertained the other riders with her repeated singing of this song. She could not pronounce the word Wolverton, but she could tell you the singer's name. That in itself got her lots of attention, since she was so young.
Go rest high on that mountain Claude; We Country music lovers will surely miss you.

Anne Archer

March 11, 2013

The Best Man that ever lived on this earth..

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I always loved that song. It reminds me of when I was kid riding my bike. Nothing but good memories. I am so sad to hear about his passing. My prayers are with the family. May God Bless

Fred Rodriguez

March 11, 2013

March 11, 2013

As a young boy growing up in
Cleveland, Ohio, we didn't hear
A lot of 'country style' music on
top40 radio (whatever that is).
Mr. King came out with "Woolverton Mt." and not just a
Country hit, but a huge crossover hit as well. If my memory is correct, I saw him on Dick Clark's American Bandstand,also. Thank you, my
friend, for your U.S. Navy service. My prayers are with your family.

Rick James

March 11, 2013

I was saddened to learn of Claude's death. My prayers are with you.

B.Bragdon

March 11, 2013

Claude was an original, he entertained us for many years. The average Joe can't get by Wolverton Mountain, but he had many other songs. He is now with Johnny Horton and they talking about where they will fish tomorrow. Tommy Chelette, Pascagoula, MS>

March 11, 2013

RIP Claude, and I don't care about
Clifton Clowers either!

David Gordon

March 11, 2013

Mark Chamness

March 11, 2013

Barbara and family I'm so sorry to hear of Claude's passing. Even though I'm far away he has been on my mind many times. I'm really thankful I got to come home to Shreveport and see him a few years ago. The Claude King stories will live on about the fishing trips in Canada and all the good times we got to spend. May God bless the family and thanks for the memories. Paul Brown Henderson North Carolina

Paul Brown

March 11, 2013

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences during this time of sadness.

March 11, 2013

Duane, Sorry for your loss. It has been many years since you were in Natchitoches. Loved listening to your dad's Wolverton Mountain. Carla Bond

March 11, 2013

loved listening to your songs. through them you will never be gone. prayers for you and your family

a mason

March 11, 2013

DEAREST BARBARA, SO VERY SAD TO LEARN OF CLAUDE'S PASSING. HE WAS A GREAT SINGER, AS WELL AS A GREAT AND HUMBLE MAN; AND, HE WILL BE MISSED, I KNOW ESPECIALLY BY YOU. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
YOUR FRIEND,
SHIRLEY ADAMS

March 11, 2013

Thank you Mr. Claude king for all you taught me on and off the stage and for touching my life in such a predcious way.

Gary Buchanan

March 11, 2013

JAY, i THINK WE GO BACK AS FAR AS 4TH GRADE AT ATKINS ( IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY.) I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HOLD ON TO ALL THE MEMORIES!

TERRY (PATE) CARROWAY

March 11, 2013

My family lived in Shreveport from 1960 until 1970. My dad took me to see Mr. King perform when I was a very young girl. It was a great evening and a wonderful childhood memory~~

Donna Reed-Jenkins

March 11, 2013

As I was about to lay the old thunderbird bass down for good,I had only one regret. I had never gone on the road in a tour bus.Then Mr. Claude King called, and I proceeded to have the coolest year of my life. Thanks Claude.

Bobby Kelly

March 11, 2013

I lived on Wolverton Mountain and enjoyed singing his song so much. I went to church with Clifton Clowers. So sorry for your loss. Gods blessings.

Ilene Boyer-Rumpff

March 11, 2013

What a great guy! And what a voice! Heaven's choir just got better. I remember well Wolverton Mountain the day it came out and loved it! I still have it on some old records and CDs of old music and still enjoy it.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may you be at peace, knowing he gave his best for all of you and us.
God be with you....

Welford and Carol Sims

March 11, 2013

Went summer grove school with Claude he was our marble champion also. Tom Hall Beaumont Texas

March 11, 2013

Went to summer grove school with Claude he was our marble champion beside music he played for us . TOM HALL BEAUMONT Tx.

March 11, 2013

Mr. King was one of those people that lit up a room simply by walking into it. I consider the day I met him as one of the greatest days of my life. I got a record player for Christmas in 1962. I imediately went and bought "Wolverton Mountain" and "Walk on By" by Leroy Van Dyke, Who Mr. King told me was a good friend of his. He will be missed. May God bless you as you go through your loss.

Ken Skinner

March 11, 2013

REST IN PEACE,MR KING IF THEIR S A HEAVEN. ITS OPEN FOR YOU.MAY GOD BLESS YOU,MY FRIEND.

Debora

March 11, 2013

May God give you comfort and strength at the homecoming of you dear angel. He was a blessing to our community and to country music. until we meet again mr. king. thank you for sharing your blessings with our country and family and friends. we will miss you and your music will live on in our hearts. god be with you now and always.

PHYLLIS

March 11, 2013

So very sorry to hear of Mr Kings passing. He will be greatly missed but will live forever thru his music.

Linda Tinker

March 11, 2013

I still listen to Wolverton Mountain to this day, over and over. One of my favorites, I will never get tired of it. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY.

Maggie Wahquahboshkuk

March 11, 2013

To Claude King's family and friends. I still enjoy listening to Wolverton Mountain. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time,
I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are
never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing God
has promised He will do away with sickness, pain and death
for His word is truth.

Linda

March 11, 2013

My condolences to the King family. I loved Claude King's music and listed to it not only growing up but still now as an older adult. That was great talent you had there, and thanks for using it so well.

Marcs Mann

March 11, 2013

My deceased mother really enjoyed your songs. Your songs were her favorite.

noree hunt

March 11, 2013

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Am so sorry to hear of mr. King passing away. My husband and I so enoyed his music way back when we were dating and listening to
Wolverton
Mountain. Thanks forever for the memories.



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rachael kelly

March 11, 2013

I just read about the death of Claude King and couldn't help but shed some tears. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but his music will always live in my heart. My story begins when I was a very shy junior with a secret crush on a popular senior named Clifton. He was a year older and we barely knew each other, and I really didn't think he had ever given much notice to me. But while I was talking with a group of girls at our 1962 Junior/Senior Prom, Clifton walked over and asked me for a dance. I was thrilled when he asked, then I became very nervous when a new song began to play that I had never before heard. He told me it was "Wolverton Mountain" and confessed that he had asked the DJ to play it because it was his favorite song. Clifton and I married the following year and we had four beautiful daughters of our own and spent 48 wonderful years together before cancer took him from me in 2010. But we always loved Claude King's music because he was the one who sang our song. God bless you my dear friend; and I hope you enjoy meeting my Clifton.

Janice Harris

March 11, 2013

Go rest high on Woolverton Mountain.Another one of the best gone home.Prayers go out to the families.

Linda Parker

March 10, 2013

My condolences to Mr. kings family. I grew up listening to his music, Wolverton Mountain being an all time favorite, it always brings back memories. God bless you sir.

Tammy Nixon-Wood

March 10, 2013

We are sorry to hear of Mr. Kings passing.
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March 10, 2013

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Ann Hill

March 10, 2013

May God above put his loving arms around your family and help them as only he can do during this sad time.
I will forever remember your music.

Kathy Miller

March 10, 2013

Mr. King's rich singing voice will now echo through heaven as it did on earth. Thanks for the music. A long-time fan,

Martha Hagler

March 10, 2013

My prayers are with you all.

Edie Foy

March 10, 2013

I downloaded Wolverton Mt for a terminally man in hospice. He and I sang it together. He knew every word and it brought both he and I much pleasure that day. So thank you Mr King...you brought happiness you were not aware of.

March 10, 2013

Jay I have known you since JR.high at Linwood and knew the family too, My heart goes out to you and family. You had a wonderful father and mother.I love you like family and if you need me call me. You use to knock on my door with your drum sticks and use to practice in my carport.

Frances Humphrey

March 10, 2013

May your light shine on us forever and god bless you and your family on this sad day. Our prayers are with you. I know you are singing your heart out with the Attaway's and King's.

Diane Guerra-Teague

March 10, 2013

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