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Terry King Obituary
Terry Richard "Butch" King, 61, of South Haven passed away at home on Jan. 31, 2023.
Born in South Haven on July 3, 1961, to Terry and Betty King.
United in marriage to the late Diane Bala on Oct. 17, 1998.
Terry is survived by siblings: Gary (Trish) King, Fran Pierce, Jackie (Ron) Fillmore, Cathy (Richard) Allen, Betty (Tom) Walker, Diana (Jerry) Claussen; nephew, Scott (Tammy) Burgoyne, and niece, Dorothy Hammond.
Preceded in death by his wife of 17 years, Diane; parents: Terry and Betty King; and sisters: Annette Hammond and Linda Hammond.
Terry was a graduate of South Haven High School.
He worked at Perrigo as a machine operator for 15 years. Terry then went to work for Holland Hitch, he retired in 2019. Terry was a loving, dedicated Christian man. He loved all animals, but especially his dogs. He was the happiest being outdoors on his property riding his tractor around and knocking down trees.
Visitation for Terry will be on Friday, Feb. 10, at Filbrandt Chapel, 1076 S. Bailey Ave., South Haven, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. The pastor to officiate is to be determined.
Please consider a donation in honor of Terry to Al Van Humane Society.
To view Terry's personal webpage please visit; www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 637-0333.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Melanie Vincent-Johnson
March 24, 2023
Ron Biolette
February 5, 2023
I work with Terry at Holland Hitch he was a great guy to work with and a great person to talk with. I am sorry about his passing. And I will keep his family in my prayers. We very sorry for your loss.
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