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Horace King Obituary
He was a lifelong member and a deacon of Moore's Swamp Baptist Church. He was a well known, accomplished farmer who loved his family, church, as well as his animals, country music, and visiting the Outer Banks and Eastern Shore. He was a great athlete and enjoyed several sports. He was also a member of the "Old Dendron Guards." He was very active in the community and considered by his friends and family to have been a great but humble and honest, hard-working man.
Born on March 23, 1932, he was the son of the late Horace Samuel King Sr. and Bessie Bell King.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Powell King.
Mr. King is survived by his daughter, Vicki Parker and husband, Chris; son, Chris King and wife, Velvet; stepdaughters, Carol Pleasants, Mary Chappell and her husband, George, and Janette Epps; grandchildren, Shawn and Reese Parker, Ann-Garland King, April Vest, and her husband, Neil, Stephen and Evan Chappell, Jonathan and Jacob Epps; great-grandchild, Jordan Vest; sister, Virginia Barlow and her husband, Bernard; his beloved cat, Smokey; a host of nieces, nephews and other extended family.
The family will receive friends at Moore's Swamp Baptist Church in Elberon on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, from 1 to 3 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. at the church. A sunset burial will follow at Moore's Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Moore's Swamp Baptist Church, 7365 New Design Road, Elberon, VA 23846, Surry Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 188, Surry, 23883, Dendron Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 155, Dendron, VA 23839, or Surry Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 260, Surry, VA 23883. The Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home is serving the family where condolences can be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
"Let the farmer forevermore be honored in his calling; for they who labor in the earth are the chosen people of God." — Thomas Jefferson
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November 16, 2010
Dear Chris, velvet, and family I am so sorry to learn of your Fathers passing. I met Bubba about 20 years ago while I was out knocking on doors trying to find some one who would allow this city boy some where to hunt. we had been knocking on doors all weekend with no luck when my friend jeff said come on one more house and that house was Horaces, after talking with him for an hour I think he felt sorry for us and gave us permission to hunt his property and our friendship began.over the years, I had many chance to speak with Bubba and no how matter how busy he was he always took the time to talk and ask about my family.he was good and kind man and honestly I cant believe he"s gone. chris,Velvet,ann-garland, and family may God bless you and guide you through this sad time
Steven J. Van Liew
Terry Moody
November 11, 2010
Dear Chris and Vicki,
Just heard of your dad's death last night while talking to my mom. So very, very sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a good man and will be missed by many.
My condolences.
November 8, 2010
Dear Vicki and Chris,
Just learned moments ago of you loss and wished we could have been with you during today's celebration of life. Dads" are special in so many ways but mostly, because they are our best friend. Having lost our Dads many years ago, Carol and I truly understand your emptiness. It is our wish that God will grant you strength and assurance that he is now in the arms of "His Heavenly Maker". Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
Carol and Glenn Chappell
Tina Epps
November 8, 2010
Dear Vicki, Chris, Mary, Janette, Carol, and the grandchildren,
We are thinking of you and praying for God's peace for you.
Derrick McKenzie
November 8, 2010
Janette,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your step-father. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
The McKenzie family
Prince George Electric Cooperative
November 8, 2010
Please accept our condolences to Chris and Vicki Parker and all their family for their loss. Sincerely, Your PGEC family.
Pam Day
November 8, 2010
Mary,
I'm sorry for your loss,I'm praying for you and your family.
Love Pam Day
Sue Ellen Peden
November 8, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of Horace's passing. He was always a very kind gentleman , a good neighbor and a good farmer.
Betty Moake
November 7, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Horace's death, I met him last May in Surry for the first time. Horace was my chance to prove my connection to the Surry Co., King family. He agreed to have dna ran and we found that we matched 37 of 37 markers. He was indeed from the same family from whom I descend. I owe him so much for allowing me to pursue this. I extend my sincerest condolences to Horaces family, it is quite a loss. My heart goes out to all of you. May he rest in peace.
November 7, 2010
Dear Vicki and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. You are all in our prayers. Please remember this is only a moment in time to be seperated from your Dad because one day you will have an eternity to be with him and our Lord.
Love,
Debbie
November 7, 2010
Our condolences to everyone.
Ann and Bruce Edwards, Greer, SC
November 7, 2010
I am sorry about the loss . Horace was a good friend to me and everyone he knew. Thinking about his family in our hearts. Gene & Joni Joyner.
Rita Tanner
November 7, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Horace was a great person and willing to give anyone a chance. I speak from experience because there was a time when my kids were small and we rented from him. He went out of his way to help us and was so sweet and kind to my kids. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
November 7, 2010
We are thinking of you at this time. May you all feel peace and blessings.
Jerry and Mary Stamey
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