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David King Obituary

David Vance King, 48, of Elliston, Va., formerly of Narrows, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bluefield, W.Va. on May 22, 1961, and was the son of Jacqueline Lambert King and the late John Davidson King Jr. A 1979 graduate of Narrows High School and a Wytheville Community College graduate, David was a QA Engineer with Plastics One, Inc. in Roanoke. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, outdoorsman and loved his Cincinnati Reds. He also enjoyed bluegrass and southern gospel music, and will be best remembered for his unprecedented generosity and love of family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Jacqueline Lambert King, of Narrows; two sisters and their husbands, Susan and Dennis Kidd, of Narrows and Lisa and Jim Korb, of Elliston; a brother and his wife, Richard and Regina King, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a niece, Catherine Korb, of Elliston; four nephews, Silas Korb of Houston, Texas, Jeremy Kidd, of Richmond, Jonathan Kidd, of Wytheville, and Christian King, of Winston-Salem; several beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and many special friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 6, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Hales Chapel United Methodist Church in the Wolf Creek community near Narrows with the Rev. Leon O'Quinn officiating. Burial will follow in the Boyd Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests that those sending memorial contributions, please consider Pathway Christian Academy, 1550 Roanoke St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Online condolence messages to the family can be sent to www.riffes.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 4, 2009.

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Linley Davis

July 31, 2009

I truly have lost a great friend and co-worker.He made work at Plastics One a lot of fun. My prayers and thougts are with his family and friends.

Milford & Helen Puckett

July 27, 2009

Dear Jackie
We just recently learned of David's death. Although we haven't seen David for quite a few years, we saw a lot of him when Chris and Pap were alive and enjoyed being around him. Our prayers are that God will heal your pain and leave only precious memories.

Teresa, Robert, and Tyler Hill

July 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. We have enjoyed hearing some of the stories about Dave and know that you are cherishing all of the wonderful memories you have.

Angie Duncan

July 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers for the family in your time of loss. Dave and I would chat about visits to the casino and how much he enjoyed playing Wii with his neice. Dave was a good friend and coworker. He will be missed.

Sonya and Tyler Murdock

July 9, 2009

Lisa and Family: I am so sorry to hear about Dave. He was a great man and will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Michael Dolinger

July 7, 2009

King Family,
Our family will miss Dave so much, I can't put into words how much that we thought of him. All the visits and trips that we had together. We were blessed to have had him in our lives. Thanks for sharing him with us. May God's strength be with you. Best Regards, Mike, Melissa and Kids

Doug Custer

July 6, 2009

In the short time I've known David at Plastics One, I have many fond memories of him. Not a week went by that he didn't stop by to "check in". I'll miss our comparisons between my daughter and his niece, who are about the same age. He was truly a great guy. I only hope that one day I can make the same impression on someone else that he did on me.

For his family, I can only offer my condolences. We don't always know God's plan, but we can trust it. My prayers go out to you for comfort and strength during your time of grief. God bless you all.

Steve Heckman

July 6, 2009

David was the kind of person that anybody would want as a friend or coworker, as he was one of the nicest individuals that I had the privilege to have known.

You have my deepest sympathies.

Tina Bragg

July 6, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about David. I worked with him at Electro Tech. He was a great guy. He will be greatly missed.

Blain Mead

July 6, 2009

My families sympathy goes out to Davids family. I also worked with David but more importantly called him a friend. Always had a smile. He would do anything for you. We will miss you bud.

Lynn Simmons

July 6, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

July 6, 2009

Aunt Jackie, Suzie, Lisa, and Ricky

Im so sorry to hear about David, my prayers are with you.

Kelley Hopkins

Ted Lafon

July 6, 2009

I knew David through his work at Plastics One. I will always remember his smile, his encouraging words and his willingness to always help in any way he could. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. He will be truly missed.

Ronald Sheppard

July 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers also go out to the family. David was a great friend and he will be missed greatly. I worked with him at during his time with Electro-Tec.
We shared many great times.

RICKY MCKINNEY

July 6, 2009

I WILL MISS DAVID. HE WAS MY LUNCH BUDDY. HE AND I LOVED TO TALK ABOUT HUNTING.

LISA CALDWELL

July 6, 2009

DAVID WAS A GENEROUS MAN WHO BELIEVED IN PAYING IT FORWARD, HE WAS A MENTOR AND A FRIEND TO ME, I WILL MISS HIM AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM LAUGHING IN THE AMBULANCE SAYING IT WILL BE OKAY.

Donald Mckinney

July 6, 2009

I am sorry for your loss. We have loss a friend. Every day that I was blessed to see him he seemed happy.

Vickie Slaughter

July 5, 2009

Jackie and Family,
David was a wonderful man and a friend to many. You are in our prayers and we love all of you.

David and Vickie Slaughter

Wendy Olichwier

July 5, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with David's family. I worked with him at Plastics One. He was such a nice person.

Jay and Joan (Bird) Leftwich

July 5, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

July 4, 2009

All my love,
Robin Gregory-Dedek and family
Montgomery, Alabama

July 4, 2009

David was truly an angel sent to this earth.He loved everybody and loved life.His family meant so much to him and it showed in how he was raised.God bless his family and friends.Make room Lord, David is coming to be with his Dad.
Dave Stafford

Joey Coates

July 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. We will always remember David.

Doris (Dee) (Dudley) Akers

July 4, 2009

Jackie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. David will live forever in your hearts. I hope you are doing well. Love to all.

Ann Combs

July 4, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Philip Bradford and family

July 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with David's family at this time.

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