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Adrian King Obituary
He grew up in Henderson County and was a lifelong resident. Adrian is preceded in death by his dad, Vernon Eugene King; maternal grandparents, Hubert & Idella Anders Stepp; paternal grandparents, Vernon & Eula King; three uncles, Rudolph Stepp, Michael Stepp, and Leon King; and an aunt, Marie King.
Adrian was a tattoo artist most of his life and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed to paint, draw, and ride his motorcycle.
He is survived by his mother, Teresa King of East Flat Rock; a son, Zach King of Iowa; a sister, Tonya Bouhkris and her husband Luis of Hendersonville; a niece, Cara Bouhkris and her fiancé David of Alabama; a nephew, Alex King of East Flat Rock; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and the love of his life his dog, Sweet Pea.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 18, 2014 at the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
A sympathy card and online register book is available by visiting www.forestlawnhendersonville.com
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Adrian King
Bruce DeBow
December 15, 2017
Just found out he died. Spent a lot of time with him when he lived in Iowa. Goodbye Adrian... CMDR DeBow
Linda Fedak
July 23, 2014
Love you Adrian, you were an inspiration to many, always kind words to me. Your Aunt Linda Fedak
Meta
July 20, 2014
Adrian was my dear friend. I loved him and send my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends who are mourning along with me. There were over 200 who came to his funeral. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by many.
Linda Ballard
July 18, 2014
Teresa, I have so many great memories of spending time with you and Adrian and Tonya. You were always such a support and friend to me. Being a mom I can't begin to imagine the loss you feel. My prayers are with you, Tonya and Adrian's son, Zach. I would very much like to come visit you. You have always been so special to me. Linda King Ballard. [email protected]
Ron Jovi
July 18, 2014
even though i haven't saw Adrian in a while he was someone who i shared alot of memories. i went to many concerts and other activities lol we wont mention i will miss you friend
JoAnne Hudson
July 18, 2014
Theresa, Zach, Alex, and your entire family, I'm so sorry for your loss! Adrian was my friend for over 28 years. What a sweet and gentle soul he was! He was so kind and warm! And so talented! I will miss him forever.
Adrian, my sweet friend, rock on buddy! I love you!
[email protected] levi
July 18, 2014
Dear Theresa and family. So sad to hear about Adrian. I saw him and his sweet pea a couple of weeks ago we talked and he asked if could give me a hug. Such a sweet time. May god comfort you at this time. Love Jenny King and Jim king
July 18, 2014
adrian was a great guy and have known him for along time gentle kind caring person, truely be missed my prayers go to family and friends god bless
lisa crosby
July 18, 2014
i have to say what a kind and great friend he has been to my family. very sweet and loving person you will be missed adrian.,light a candle
barry pilcher
July 17, 2014
adrian king was one of the nicest friends one could have may god take him in with grace thanks barry lamar pilcher
July 17, 2014
Teresa - I am so sorry for your loss - May you feel God's arms of comfort around you during this time. Thinking of you. Barbara Mahaffey
Mike & Chris
July 17, 2014
WE were so heart broken to hear about Adrian. He will surly be missed our prayers go out to the family and "sweetpea". May he ride free and rock on forever. May God bless and comfort you all.
Gordon smith
July 17, 2014
I will miss you buddy!
jim Sons of the South M/C
July 17, 2014
Love and Respect always
Nancy Deso
July 17, 2014
Rest in peace my nephew. I love you and you will be missed.
Mary Trowbridge
July 17, 2014
God bless Adrian's soul in heaven.
Cindy Levi
July 17, 2014
Dear Theresa and family. I'm so sorry to hear about Adrian. May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless
Randy and Cindy Levi
Judy Jones
July 17, 2014
Adrian was a very kind person .
I am so sorry for your loss .
I wish everybody could have known how kind hearted he was.
May God bless you in this sad time and give you peace in days to come.
Judy Jones
July 16, 2014
Adrian was a very kind person he was always showed respect to me and my family. I am so sorry about his passing. I wish everyone knew him the way I did.
May God bless you in your time of sorrow
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