Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Jerry King Obituary
News Obituary Listing
JERRY RYEN KING, 19, of Bowersville died Monday. Funeral plans will be announced; Strickland Funeral Home, Lavonia.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jerry King
Charlie Gili
January 19, 2020
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Jerry Ryen King US Army Specialist.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
October 7, 2013
I am sorry to learn of Jerry's passing at such a young age. I will always be grateful to him for his service and sacrifice for our country.
Tim Healy
April 24, 2012
Thinking of your family today... May the Lord bless you and keep you; May His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Peggy Childers
April 23, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Jerry R. King:
Always remembering Jerry. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
April 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Jerry R. King:
Please accept my remembrance of Jerry on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
April 6, 2011
To the family of SPC Jerry R. King:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Peggy Childers
April 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Jerry R. King:
Remembering Jerry on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Boardman
April 13, 2010
I wear his bracelet always, and never take it off. After serving 10 years in the 82nd Airborne Division, and some with SPC King, good man, and great soldier.
Peggy Childers
April 23, 2009
To the family of Spc. Jerry R. King:
Jerry gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Curtis Veal
March 18, 2009
Everytime I have to work in the Franklin Co. courthouse I go by and look at the photos of Mr. King and Mr. Allman. I deeply appreciate their sacrifice that me and my family can live in a free country.
Kenna Larra
January 30, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
Tim Healy
July 7, 2008
I signed Ryen's guest book on June 14, 2007. I open it every time I see that there is a new entry. My son Brian is a combat medic with the 82nd Airborne stationed in Iraq. My wife and I pray every day for his safe return. I told him about Ryen. We will never forget Ryen's sacrifice! We will not forget all the warriors who gave their full measure of devotion and love for this country! God bless the King family.
Bill Gaskin Patriot Guard
July 4, 2008
Today is July 4th. Americans are celebrating with their families. Many of us are remembering our heroes today...I just want to say Thank You, Ryen. I still remember.
June 23, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc King!
In Memory of Jerry ( Debra Estep )
April 23, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Jerry, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
April 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers out to the KING family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of the many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as promised and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is forever clutched in the tallons ,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our greatfull nation..THANK YOU.............B.V.C..................SEMPER FI. ... ...
Bill Gaskin Patriot Guard Rider
December 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Ryen's family, friends and fellow warriors during this Christmas season. Thank you, Lord, for young men like Ryen.
Chaplain Dan Gates, Georgia Society SAR
November 22, 2007
With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Specialist King. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and the more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. This precious life, lived and lost in love of America, epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… the family of one of America's best ...!!!
Debbie,,Kenny Coffey
September 3, 2007
Our HEROS shall never be forgotten.Rest well brother for that star spangled banner WILL forever wave.Your name stamped in steel forever clutched in the tallons,And spirit will FOREVER soar in the skies in the symbol of our great nation.
August 22, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 13, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc King and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Betty Evans
June 27, 2007
I have just discovered this Guest Book and think it is a wonderful way for all of us who do not know you personally to say how much we appreciated what your son gave for our country. As a mother of two Marines, who were fortunate to return from the first Gulf War, I too can appreciate what your family must have gone through when you son left the states for Iraq, but only you can know the pain of loosing a child in the manner. As some of the others have stated, I too feel a great loss whenever we hear of anyone giving their life for their country, but when it hits close to home, as Jerry's death has, it makes it even more saddening. May God keep you in the palm of his hands and comfort you in the days, weeks, and years ahead, as only he can. Semper Fi.....
Tim Healy
June 14, 2007
May God Bless This Fine Young Soldier Who Gave His Life For The Cause Of Freedom And Democracy. My Friend, Mayes Davidson, Told Me Great Things About Jerry. My Family Will Keep Jerry And His Family In Our Prayers. God Bless All Of You.
May 29, 2007
love to you all...
ROBYN Garside
May 28, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
MOM FINDLEY PRESENTING RYEN, JESSE, SETH, AND NATHANIEL WITH ARMY BIBLES AT OUR CHURCH
SCOTT & REBECCA FINDLEY
May 24, 2007
WE JUST RECEIVED WORD ABOUT RYEN LAST NIGHT MAY 23RD. WE ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. RYEN WAS IN BOOT CAMP WITH OUR SON JESSE AND HE CAME HOME WITH JESSE AND WE GOT TO KNOW AND LOVE HIM LIKE ONE OF OUR OWN BOYS. THEY CALLED ME MOM FINDLEY. I HOPE YOU RECEIVED THE BIBLE WE GAVE HIM WHILE HE WAS HERE IN INDIANA. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AND RYEN WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. WE HAVE SOME PICS OF THE BOYS CHOPPING WOOD AND GOING TO CHURCH WITH US. I'LL TRY TO SEND THEM TO YOU. GOD BLESS, LOVE, THE FINDLEY'S
Ronn Massie
May 22, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Jerry.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Jerry for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Tom Gugliuzza
May 13, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the King family in the loss of Jerry. I did not know Jerry, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Jerry you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Glen
May 5, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Susan Brooks
May 4, 2007
Carmen and Harold: Just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. Ryen was a special young man...He had gotten through the trials of the teen years and proven what a wonderful person he really was. I know that, though your hearts break at this tragedy, you are proud of him and what he stood for. Cherish your memories...
Linda Clifton
May 2, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cathie Adams
May 1, 2007
My heart and deepest sympathy goes out to the family of this hero. My son, Sgt. Marc Adams, is a combact Medic for the 5/73rd 3rd Brig 82nd Airborne and at the location when the bomb exploded. You will be in my prayers always.
Dennis (USMC - Vietnam) & Pam Robertson
April 30, 2007
We are saddend at the loss of this fine young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06
Trudy Lowe
April 30, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.
Mary Ghaney
April 28, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Garnet Jenkins
April 27, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of Spc. Jerry R. King.
The Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Jerry rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the King family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Sacrifices, my 19 year old brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam, in 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Jerry,
remain in your heart always and give you comfort and
strength through the difficult days ahead. Softly and slowly, time heals.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
SHIRLEY DONEY
April 25, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Sandy Bonesteel
April 25, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child)who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Carol Cline
April 24, 2007
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
Gary Allain
April 24, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
April 24, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Showing 1 - 42 of 42 results
Make a Donation
in Jerry King's name
Memorial Events
for Jerry King
How to support Jerry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Jerry King's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
