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Warren King Obituary
Warren Charles King, 66, of Knights Landing, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Warren fought a courageous six-month battle against cancer.
Warren was born in Woodland, and he grew up on the El Dorado Ranch near Knights Landing. He attended Grafton Elementary and Woodland High schools. Warren was a retired diesel mechanic, a talented woodworker, a charter member of the Flying Needles Quilt Guild, and co-owner along with his wife of King's Creations Custom Quilting.
Over the past several years, Warren served on the Knights Landing Advisory Board, and was the director of the KL Cemetery Board and the KL Service District for several years.
Warren is survived by Gennell King, his wife of 45 years 8 months; sons, Warren C. King II and Anthony L. King; grandson, David Marcus Sharp of Ontario, Idaho; brother, Arthur King of Chaparral, N.M.; and large extended King and Hunter families along with many, many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Gertrude King; brothers, Wayne King and Lowell (Sonny) King; sisters, Fern (Sally) King and Alice Turnbull; nephew, Wayne Henry King; and father-in-law, Henry G. Hunter.
Donations in memory of Warren may be made to KL Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 578, Knights Landing, 95645; KL Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 97, Knights Landing, 95645; Yolo Hospice, 1909 Galileo Court, Suite A, Davis, 95617; the Cancer Society, or charity of donor's choice.
A celebration of life and reception is scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Knights Landing Community Center, 7th Street, Knights Landing. Woodland Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Warren King
January 17, 2012
Gennell,
My prayers are with you and your family!
May God Bless !
Vicky Katona & Family
Jen St.Louis
January 15, 2012
Aunt Gennell & Sonia my heart goes out to your family. Fond childhood memories of visiting "Uncle Warren" & "Aunt Gennell" will forever warm my heart. Jen
James and Holly Oden
January 14, 2012
Sending Love
Debbie and Pat Ireland
January 14, 2012
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Debbie and Pat Ireland
Evelyn Taylor-Ebbinghausen
January 13, 2012
Gennell & family, my thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Hugs
Nancy Sue Oden
January 13, 2012
Love you Uncle Warren
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