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Robert King Obituary

KINGS MOUNTAIN - Robert "Bob" Lee King, 93, passed away July 10, 2013 at his residence.

Born June 5, 1920, in Habersham Mill, Ga., he was the son of the late Rullis and Martha Grant King.

Mr. King was WW II United States Army veteran and a member of the WW II Last Man Club of Gaston County. He served 3 ½ years under General Patton 4th Armored Division, spent time in Germany, France, Italy and Belgium and was a two time Purple Heart recipient. He was a member of Living Hope Baptist Church and was retired from Dixie Yarns.

He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Bouldin and husband Clint; grandson, Brian Bouldin and wife Kim; and great grandson, Jeremy Bouldin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Holland King; sisters, Mary Lou Free, Viola Gun, Alice McConnell, Berdie Elrod and Maudie King.

A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in the Colonial Chapel of Carothers Funeral Home in Gastonia with the Revs. Danny Gardner and Ken Faulkenberry officiating.

Interment will be at Gaston Memorial Park with military honors provided by Gaston County Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.

Condolences may be made online at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com.

Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia is serving the King family.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Jul. 12, 2013.
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What a wonderful person to have known. He surely has blessed all of our lives over the years and will never be forgotten by the many wonderful memories he left us with. He was a true servant here on earth and now has gone home to meet his master. We loved you and you surely will be missed.

Lisa,Blake,Inez,Anne,Russ (Payne,Morgan,McAllister Families)

July 22, 2013

Bob was like a grandfather to me...after being around for so many years he just became a part of the family. He was always there to lend a helping hand and I have many wonderful memories to look back on. He taught my son many cute little songs and watched many baseball games with him. He surely will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara and Clint and family.
Lisa and Blake Payne (Gastonia)

Lisa and Blake Payne

July 17, 2013

What a wonderful person to have known,I know the good Lord above was well pleased with the life he led.He will never be forgotten by me,the many wonderful things he did for my family as we were growing up on Oakland St. I feel so truly blessed by knowing him and his family.May God bless and touch your lives,A TRUE AND FAITHFUL SERVANT OF GOD HAS WENT HOME

kATHY HATT

July 13, 2013

So sorry for your loss god has a angel now !!! Love Teresa and Steve Coleman

Teresa Coleman

July 12, 2013

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. I attended church with him several years ago at Living Hope. He was always such a sweet, loving person. I am unable to attend the service, as I, too, have a death in the family and the services are the same as for Bob. Please know that I am praying for the family.

Lisa Rockwood

July 12, 2013

We are sorry to hear Bob passing. He was a great Christian and man. He will be miss and loved . My prayers and love are with your family.

Becky Millwood Hodge & Family

July 12, 2013

I'm sorry for the lost of your father. He was a great man. My love and thoughts are here for you and your family.You are in my prayers.

Elaine Bouldin

July 11, 2013

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