MAZEPPA, Pennsylvania
MAZEPPA - Eugene F. King, 66, of Col. John Kelly Road, passed away early Wednesday, July 27, 2005.
He was born Dec. 1, 1938, in Hickory, a son of the late Woodrow Wilson King and Georgia R. Gray (Alexander). On June 8, 1963, in Hermitage, he married the former Thelma J. Shaffer, who survives. His passing breaks a marital union of 42 years.
Eugene was a 1957 graduate of Hickory High School.
He was employed as a professional truck driver for 42 years at various trucking firms. He retired from Interstate Motor Freight, White Deer, and later was a wide-load escort driver.
Mr. King was actively involved with the Susquehannock Boy Scout Council, previously serving as Boy Scout commissioner, Mazeppa, Troop 512. He worked as range instructor at Camp Karoondinha. He was also a member of the Order of the Arrow and Masonic Charity Lodge 144, Lewisburg, since 1985, most recently serving as worshipful master. He was a member of the Williamsport Scottish Rite Consistory.
Eugene's favorite pastimes include attending air shows throughout the country. He was an active volunteer/member of the Confederate Air Force and the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum. He was also active with the Central Pennsylvania Vintage Iron Club, where he restored vintage tractors. Eugene enjoyed hunting, fishing and outdoor sports with his son, Fred. He was an active outdoorsman and belonged to the Union County Sportsman's Club. He was an avid reader who enjoyed sharing his love of reading with many in the Susquehanna Valley Literacy Cooperative as a tutor and friend to many.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, Thelma, are two daughters and one son-in-law, Kimberly King of Mazeppa and Susan and Vince Trego of Northumberland; one son and daughter-in-law, Fred W. and Karen King of Millmont; five grandchildren, Benjamin and Colton Trego and Erica King, all of Northumberland, and Sarah and Jessica King of Millmont; one brother and sister-in-law, Jay R. and Babe King; and two sisters and one brother-in-law, Paula and Sal Perillo and Lori Pryde-King. Eugene will also be sadly missed by his beloved and faithful Labrador companion, Mandy.
Visitors may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday with a Masonic service at 7:45 at the Gary H. Cronrath Funeral Home Inc., South Second and St. Louis streets, Lewisburg, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Mazeppa United Methodist Church, 3257 Johnson Mill Road, where the funeral will follow at 11 with the Rev. Daniel H. Hicks, pastor of the church, officiating.
Burial will follow in Mazeppa Union Cemetery.
Should friends so desire, contributions in Eugene's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter, 1704 Warren Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Item.
Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts, prayers, numerous phone calls, and just being there in some way for our family. Everyone who knew our dad was amazed at his sense of humour and gift of gab. Thank you for being part of our extended or close family of relatives and friends.
Love, Kim and Thelma
Kim King
August 24, 2005 | Mazeppa, PA
Thelma,Kim,Susie and Fred,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of immense loss. We are so glad to have known your Dad he was a wonderful man always full of compassion for everyone he met. Dad and him are now driving the highways of heaven making sure the next load gets delivered in time. May God hold all of you in his tender care.
Tim, Barb, Timothy, and Sara Devane
July 31, 2005 | Milton, PA
Aunt Thelma, Kim, Susan, Fred and families,
Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Uncle Gene will be missed by all of us. We are so thankful to have visited with him last summer on your trip to Oregon and Washington. Take good care of yourselves.
Shelley, Greg, Matt, Kate and Jake
Shelley Barker
July 29, 2005 | Snohomish, WA
I knew Gene through his daughter Kim. I experienced firsthand the love and closeness of their family. I know they will have many memories of Gene to help them through their grief, and will be smiling at some of the stories for years to come! I wish them all strength as they attempt to heal from his loss.
Bonnie Brown
July 29, 2005 | Milton
Dearest Thelma, Kim, Fred, Susan and family,
My beloved brother has gone on a new adventure, one of many he has taken in the time he had to spend with us. Wherever he is I know it will be a better place for his prescence there. I always think of him as a true American Cowboy, someone always willing to help, tell a joke or take the long, dusty trail with you. I'll send my love for now and will be there soon, your Aunt Lori
Lori King
July 28, 2005 | Portland, OR
Gene will be missed by our Pack #3512 in Mazzepa, he help me alot over the last 2 years in getting the Pack going again. He was a great assest to the Boys scouts/ cub scouts and will be greatly missed. Pack #3512 and all its members will send our prayers to all of his family. From cub master,
Wendy Walter
July 28, 2005 | Lewisburg, PA
July 28, 2005
Gene will be greatly missed. He was a good friend and had a big heart. We had a good time fishing with him and Thelma just a few weeks ago. We are so glad we will always have that last memory of having such a good time together. Our love and prayers go out to Thelma and her family.
Donald and Beth Manley
July 28, 2005 | Mifflinburg, PA
