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Avril King Obituary
Avril LeRoy "Al" King, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. He was the husband of Dolores L. (Carr) King. Born in La Junta, CO on February 27, 1927 he was a son of the late Avril L. King, Sr. and Irma Esther King. Al was the proud owner of King Pest Control and a former Rural Metro firefighter in Sun City from 1975-1982 and fire captain in Sun City West from 1982-1987. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. In addition to his wife he is survived by five children Wende Garcia, Sherry Sawyer, Avril King III, David Corboy, Roger Corboy and grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to a visitation TODAY, September 14th 2010 from 7:00-9:00pm at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria. A celebration of Al's life will be held on Wednesday, September 15th at 10:00am at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Sunwest Cemetery.
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Dave Bunce
September 16, 2010
Al was my partner when we became the first Captains in Sun City West. He is missed and will alway be in my fond memories.
September 16, 2010
We praise God for the life and service of our veteran. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord as a grateful nation weeps.
Michele N. Sandridge, Chaplain
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Ohio
Rick Lamparzyk
September 14, 2010
My condolences on the passing of Al. I had the honor of working with Al at SCW during the RM days. He was an asset to the department and the community. Since we were both veterans of war, Al and I swapped our share of war stories. He was a helluva guy and a fine station officer. He will be missed.
Jim Sebert
September 14, 2010
Dee and Family, my heartfelt sympathy on Al's recent passing. Al served the Sun City communities proudly, professionally and honorably as a fire fighter, a fire officer and a businessman. I am glad that I had the opportunity to work with him beginning in 1975 during his years with the Rural/Metro Corporation in Sun City. He also provided many of us youngsters in the early days with savvy financial advice. Sincerely, Jim Sebert, Sun City Fire District, Fire Chief (retired)
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