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Larry King Obituary
Larry E. King, age 66, of Lexington, Ala., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at UAB Hospital after an extended illness. He was a native of Lauderdale County, Ala., an Operator at Consolidated Aluminum and a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at 1 p.m. He will lie in state from noon to 1 p.m. at the church. Jackie Kay, Jason Vinson and Stanley Hargett will be officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are
wife, Shirley Chambers King, Lexington, Ala.;
one son, Larry Glenn King and wife, Nancy, Lexington, Ala.;
one daughter, Libby Head and husband, Eddie, Lexington, Ala.;
one brother, Ronnie King and wife Betty Jo, Lexington, Ala.;
two grandchildren, Dusty King and Baylee Head.
Preceded in death by
parents, Arnold "Bud" and Elizabeth Lash King;
brother, Harlon Glenn King.
Pallbearers will be Sammy Lash, Ricky Richardson, Kerry Lash, Rex Gist,
Colt Balentine, Jeffrey Burbank andHarlon Lash
Loretto Memorial Chapel
is in charge of all arrangements.
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December 8, 2012
Our heart goes out to Shirley and the entire family today as you put your loved one to rest. Larry was a good man and suffered for a long time, so we hope you find peace in knowing that Jesus is now in charge and he will always be near you. Horace and Virginia McGee
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Bonnie Glass
December 8, 2012
Libby sorry here about your dad. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Sara Overstreet
December 7, 2012
Larry was special to me You all are in my prayers May God comfort you at this time.
Love You All
Sara Overstreet
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