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Bret King Obituary

Bret Anthony King KINGWOOD-Bret Anthony King, 57 of Kingwood, formerly of Lubbock passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017, at his home following a courageous battle. Our beloved Husband, Daddy and Poppi fought a good fight and ran the race well, no more suffering and pain our love. Bret was a native Texan, born May 18, 1959, in Lubbock to the late Jess and Dolores King. Bret married the love of his life, Kim on Nov. 14, 1987, and began the love story of a lifetime. Bret is survived by his wife, Kim; son, Michael Coughlin and wife, Stacy; three granddaughters: his namesake, Cadence Bret, Piper and Lorelei; daughter, Katie King, all of Kingwood; brother, Tim King and wife, Angie and daughters, Kailee, Jessica and Julia, of Lubbock; and brother-in-law, Cody Payne of Minnesota. Bret graduated from Monterey High School and Texas Tech University. Bret was an avid sports enthusiast, and self-described old school, hard-nosed West Texas man; madly in love with Jesus Christ. Bret was a food broker in Lubbock for 30 years; he owned his own business Windmill Marketing and worked for Wrights and Prime Sales prior to retiring in 2015. A celebration of Bret's life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at First Assembly of God Church, Lubbock.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on May 2, 2017.

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Lisa Gilliland

May 5, 2017

Bret was always so giving and generous - never missing an opportunity to say hi when we would run into each other at various places. Many of us had the privilege to know him here at Lubbock Meals on Wheels. We will miss him and hope his dear family can find comfort during this difficult time.

Alan Brogdon

May 5, 2017

Kim, your March of Dimes Family is with you in our thoughts and our prayers.

Susan Ramirez

May 4, 2017

Kim, whatsoever soothes your spirit, comforts your soul, and brings you peace--that is what I wish for you at this difficult time.

Lorie Forbes

May 3, 2017

I am so sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you all. Through your belief in Jesus Christ you will be with him one day in eternity and what a might day that will be.
Love to all,
Lorie Forbes

Judi Holmes

May 3, 2017

Dear Kim and family. I was so saddened to learn of Bret's passing. He fought a courageous and determined battle for life. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. I served as Delores Social Worker for many years at the South Plains Kidney Disease Center and was deeply touched by her journey as well. Through Delores and the physicians, I met Bret and Kim on several occasions. We pray for a cure for PKD and hopefully in the near future. Prayers you will find peace. There could not be a finer man than he. With deepest sympathy, Judi Holmes

Kathrina Hemphill

May 2, 2017

You will be greatly missed my friend!
We will see you again! Continued prayers for the family. Love you guys!

The Hemphill Family

gene hurst

May 2, 2017

I have fond memories of Brett. We shared stories at most of the food shows we attended. RIP Brett. Good man.

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