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William King Obituary
William Richard King, Sr. passed away on January 27, 2013 in Huntsville, Texas at the age of 82. He was born on July 19, 1930 in Cleveland, Mississippi. William is preceded in death by his parents Leon and Evelyn King; daughter-in-law, Peggy King; and granddaughter, Lacey Hernandez. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Deloris King; children, Donna King, William (Rick) King, Jr. and his wife Gina Lynn, Brenda King, Michael King and his wife Karen, Lynn King and his wife Lisa; sisters, Doris Morby and her husband Glen, Kathryn Fischer, Ann Landry, Sue Fontenot and her husband Ed; brother, Paul King and his wife Linda; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 12:30 pm in the chapel of Grand View Funeral Home with interment to follow in Grand View Memorial Park. In lieu of usual remembrances donations in memory of William may be made to the Cook Springs Baptist Church Building Fund, 1936 Texas 75 Huntsville, TX 77320. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.grandviewfunerals.com
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Karen Stallworth
February 7, 2013
To Mrs. King, Mike and the rest of the King family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that the thoughts and prayers of my family are with you all. (From many years ago...) Karen Hope
Lloyd Hatley
January 30, 2013
Rick your father was a well respected man. I served with him in the F.D.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kelly Pechal
January 30, 2013
Thinking of your family today. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way. Kelly and Frank Pechal
Bryan McMurtrie
January 30, 2013
Mike,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
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Judy Smith
January 30, 2013
Rick and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss and prayers are sent your way during this sorrowful time. Sorry I was unable to attend the funeral, however, my thoughts were with you and the family.
Everett Williams
January 30, 2013
Bill, you were a good fireman and Fire Chief. I enjoyed serving as your assistant chief in the Pasadena Fire Department in 1972.
Bob Lawrence
January 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Randy Westmoreland
January 29, 2013
Mike, sorry for your loss. I'll remember what your dad told you that has me still wondering. God bless you and your family
Brenda Stuckey
January 29, 2013
Rick and family our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Just know that your friends are thinking of you.
Brenda & Harvey Stuckey (Sheridan, AR.)
January 29, 2013
Our condolences to Bill's family and friends. A.V. & Dinah Mittelstedt
Kelly Payne
January 29, 2013
Rick I am very sorry to hear about your dads passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Nina Leifeste
January 28, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Steve & TerryAnn Kuykendall
January 28, 2013
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mary Ann and Joe Eidt
January 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of Billy's family. I loved my "Cuz" and will miss his easy smile and funny sense of humor. He was and will always be so special to me.
Jack Fry
January 28, 2013
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
kathryn fischer (sister)
January 28, 2013
Billy--I will hold you close to my heart until the day I join you. Enjoy being with Dan. My love, Kathryn
Sandy Roberts
January 28, 2013
Uncle Bill has truly touched everyone one that's been around him and he will always be remembered, because beautiful memories live forever in our hearts.
"Although I have a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal"
I Love You Uncle Bill
Richard & Debbie Lopez
January 28, 2013
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!
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