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Gary King Obituary
of Center Lisle
Gary King, 65, of Center Lisle, passed away unexpectedly at his home Monday, October 27, 2008. Gary was predeceased by his father, Paul King. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathleen King; his mother, Esther King; father-in-law, Eugene Collins; son, Kevin King and his special friend, Sharon; daughter, Katherine King and her fiance, Jay Gorman; also three sisters and brothers-in-law, Carole and Mike Melch, Joanne King and Les Hagman, Dianne and Mike Quain; sister-in-law, Eileen and her husband, Mike Lesko; brother-in-law, Patrick and his wife, Jodi Collins; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins; his special Native American family; and his special friend, Bob Mastronardi. One of Gary's passions was his membership in the Absentee Shawnee of Ohio Tribe. He also loved to just enjoy nature.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 1, at 1:00 p.m. at Savage Funeral Service, 338-344 Conklin Ave. in Binghamton. Rev. John Mikalajunas will officiate. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to the services. Donations in Gary's memory may be made to Childrens Teepee Fund, C/O Linda Gatton, 37740 Capel Rd., Grafton, Ohio 44044. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.Savagefs.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary King
Ray & Eileen Mosher
November 16, 2008
Kathleen & Family, Although we have not had the pleasure of meeting you, Ray and I know your daughter Kathy. We were shocked and saddened to hear the news. I'm sure we'll be catching up with Kathy in the near future, but please pass along our condolences to her. Sincerest regards, Ray and Eileen Mosher
Lois Spencer
November 4, 2008
Kathleen, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I just could not believe this happened. I was just looking at the directions he gave me to your house. I am looking forward to watching the movie of 500 Nations, and Trail of Tears' I'm sure you are all devistated and in shock. I know he is in a better place, but sometimes, it is hard to understand why. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. I so enjoyed meeting and spending time with you and meeting Katherine, I am praying that she and the baby are doing well. That is a blessing you can look forward to. I hope we can stay in touch. You all are in my prayers. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Sincerely, Lois Spencer (Jerry and Debby's cousin)
Diane Gregory
November 3, 2008
Kathleen,
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane and Steve Gregory
Jerry & Debby Collins
November 2, 2008
cousin Kathleen, So sorry to hear about Gary but glad we had a chance to meet him and spend time with you both. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
April Howe
November 1, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gary touched our lives in a very special way, he and his brother from the absentee Shawnees of Ohio performed our wedding ceremony this past summer, we are so thankful that we had him to share that day with us. He will never be forgotten. He has touched our families hearts forever.
Joyce (Paddleford) Purtell
November 1, 2008
To the King Family...So very sorry to hear about Gary's passing. My prayers are with you.
JoAnne...please contact me.
Linda Fix
October 31, 2008
Kevin,and family
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. May your memories comfort you.
Charlie and Linda Fix
Brent Ingraham
October 30, 2008
I served for many years in the local Twin Tiers chapter of ASHRAE with Gary and he was a delight to work with, always willing to help.
Sarah Pagliarella
October 30, 2008
Kathy, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Time will
help heal your hearts.Keep your mind open he will always be with you. Love you Sarah and family
Lili and Maynard Swenson
October 30, 2008
Dear Kathleen,
We are so sorry to hear of your (our) loss. Gary IS a great person, soft and very kind. How he loved spending time together and extended his hand out to our family. We loved how he caught Benjamin's eye and became great friends, they would walk through the woods and Gary would show different things to him and always answered his questions. Kathleen, we love you, keep in touch, Keep Garys ways. The earth will miss him.
With love,
Lili,Maynard,Orel,Verner,Nir,Yigal and Benjamin
Annie and Mike Sackett
October 30, 2008
Dear Esther and Family,
We are truely saddened by the passing of Gary and will miss seeing him over at your house with his beloved pets. We feel like we have lost a member of our family. He was truely an exceptional man. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
God Bless, Annie and Mike.
Dave King
October 30, 2008
Gary,
You were a great cousin and friend. You will be deeply missed. Our prayers are with everyone.
Dave and Tonya
JoAnne (Thornton)BenDchiche
October 30, 2008
What do you say to someone who has lost a loved one?
There are no magical powers to take the pain away, no
band aid to stick on the wound. There is only time, and love
from those around you, with the knowledge that Gary is always
in the next room, he never left your side for he will always be with
you in spirit.
I am so sorry he was called home so soon. Our love is with you all,
Kathleen, Kathy and Aunt Esther.
Sally Williams
October 30, 2008
Kathleen,
I am so sorry to hear about Gary. He was always a great person. I loved to have a good laugh with him when he came into the office. I will truly miss him. My prayers are with you and your family. Love Sally
E&M GEHM
October 30, 2008
Kathleen and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Gary he was a great friend and person with a heart of gold. He sure went the mile to help us. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Friends always
Ed and Margaret
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