Joe Don King

Mr. King was one of my favorite teachers at Ridge Road. I am so sad to hear of his passing. He made us think out side of the box and I am forever grateful to him for that.

This is around 1998. Robin and I were on the PTA at Westside Elementary that year and this is from the school Christmas party that year. The kids absolutely loved this man. Our daughters were in the second grade. This is probably the first year my daughter had her picture taken with Santa. And he was gracious enough to indulge to moms who wanted to be kids again for a moment. When my daughter was in the 7th grade Santa was her art teacher. In 2019 her 3 month old son had his picture taken...

He was one incredible nice person that will be missed. He is and was an important part of my childhood growing up in Alma. God bless. Much love. Pete Bennett.

A friend to all and loved by all. I will always remember Santa at Fountain of Youth with his love for all especially John.

Jody was one of my earliest friends. We both grew up in Alma and went all through grade school and high school together. He was a football jock and I was a band geek, but we still got along. I remember him standing in what was left of a classroom, helping clean up the morning after the grade school burned down. We even worked construction together one summer but then went our separate ways and didn´t cross paths again until our high school class started having reunions many years later. ...

Joe was a great friend and for a while an even greater neighbor. He will be missed.

I am Mackenzie´s grandmother and I only met Papa Joe one time at James birthday party, when he was seated next to me while James opened his gifts, but that was enough for me to see that he was a warm, gentle, outgoing person who loved his family, My thoughts and prayers are with his family as they go through these sad hours. May they find strength in Gods love and comfort in having wonderful memories of Papa Joe.May God bless you.

Deepest condolences for the family. He was my son´s true Santa and always took time to chat with him when we made our yearly visit. Prayers for you all, and thank you for sharing Mr. King with us.