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a career of street-level ministerial work to the denizens of "stressed-out Yuba-
Sutter." King, who delighted congregants and unsettled skeptics, was variously
called a prophet of God, Marysville's messenger, or just Crazy George-a
questionable term to those who thought he was the sanest man in town.
His memorial services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Lipp and
Sullivan Funeral Home, 629 D Street, Marysville. A foreign war veteran, he
will be interred at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, at a date to
be announced.
King moved to the Mid-Valley in the 1980s. From his base at the Marysville
Post Office, he would conduct security patrols, bless buildings and heal anyone
willing to SLOW DOWN AND LISTEN. King's style bore the distinct stamp
of his military service in the Air Force during the Korean War.
His clothes were tattered from block-by-block spiritual combat, but through
his last days, he gave a crisp salute and spoke with the wits of a man with a
high-bright-normal intelligence rating.
King is also said to have smashed demons Special Forces-style, but his soldier's
courage may have been most apparent in quiet moments between his bouts with
evil, when he would summon "the still small voice of God."
"He was one of Marysville's Angels," said a friend who now lives in the desert
southwest. "I felt it when he'd pray. He'd put his heart and soul into it."
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Memories and Condolences
for M. King
Sally Moore
March 17, 2013
George, you are sadly gone, but not forgotten. One afternoon my Grand daughter Miranda and I walked out of the Post Office and you told her she was a Gift from God. You were so sweet to her, since then when we've gone back she always asks where you are. I used to sit and talk to you and occasionally buy you either some food or something to drink. We had some very nice talks. You will be forever missed.
Denise Monette
March 14, 2013
RIP George. Marysville's own Unibomber look alike!
March 14, 2013
George looked out for me many a night as I worked the graveyard shift at One Stop at the corner of 5th and J street in Marysville, such a nice, helpful man. I will forever remember him. Sending my Thanks and Gratitude...RIP."CrazyGeorge"
Kathy Becker
March 13, 2013
George was our self appointed guardian angel outside the Post Office. He stationed himself out there about nine years ago when a lady was hit by a car out in that intersection. He didn't want anyone else to get hurt out there. He also brought me a flower almost every day that he would find on his trip to the Post Office cleaning up trash along the way. I am blessed to have called him my friend. I will miss you George.
Jade Miramontes
March 13, 2013
Dear George,
I'm going to miss you like crazy. Seeing you always put a smile on my face, and I loved your chats. Marysville will not be the same without you. May God keep you in the company of angels. Rest In Peace my fiend.
Barbara Chiono
March 13, 2013
My dear friend George,
I miss you. I miss our conversations at the post office most. Thank you for praying with me that day with another dad who'd lost his son to cancer. If everyone slowed down enough to give you more than a passing glance, they'd have been blessed with your kindness and spiritual love. Everytime I'm driving down D Street or by the post office, I slow down....just thinking of you. God bless you and keeep you. George, please help keep the residents safe, especially us drivers!!!
Fondly,
Lindsay Erickson
March 12, 2013
George I am lucky to have known you and call you my friend. Marysville will miss you dearly and so will I. Rest in Peace....your friend Lindsay Benzy doesn't drive a Mercedes Benz
Carol Rushing
March 12, 2013
George visited me often when I worked at the One Stop, at the foot of the 5th St bridge. He was just a nice, nice man. Have thought of him fondly many times over the years, and I will miss him dearly. Rest In Peace, my friend.
Krista Higdon
March 12, 2013
God bless you, George King.
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