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KING, Sr.
LAKELAND - Bobby Eugene King, Sr. of Lakeland, Fla., died Thursday May 21, 2020. He was 78.
He is survived by his wife of almost 56 years Catherine L. King; children Bobby (Karen) King, Jr., Mary Dorr and Michael (Roxanne) King; grandchildren Richard Dole, Jr., Jared (Jordan) King, Jeremy Dole, Zachary King, Trevor King, Tristan Dorr, and Katie Dorr; and 10 great grandchildren.
Bobby was born in Laurens, South Carolina on January 6, 1942 to Oscar L. King and Ruby E. King. He was the 2nd of three children (brother Kenneth L. King and sister Ruby N. Williams).
Bobby was a general contractor in the area for more than 40 years. He was actively involved in all aspects of building. He was an active member of Little League Baseball and Lakeland Lumberjack Football while his children were growing up. He served on the board of directors at Duff Road Park and Lakeland Lumberjack football. He was a coach and mentor to many during this time. He attended Gibsonia Baptist Church with his family.
A private memorial service is planned for June 4th.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Michael King
June 14, 2020
I will always remember you, RIP Dad, I love you.
Sharyn LaCombe
June 4, 2020
What a wonderful man and loving husband and father. Thank you for always being a wonderful influence on me when visiting at your home. May the Lord bless your soul and open you to his loving arms.
Brenda Novitzke
June 3, 2020
am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of our family
Shelley Freeman
June 3, 2020
My condolences to his wife Cathy & there children...
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived...
May Love, Peace& Faith carry you and family through...
John Parks
June 3, 2020
I know you will rest in peace Sir. I wish I had been able to get to know you better.
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