Billie Jones King

Billie Jones King obituary, Hendersonville, NC

Billie Jones King

Billie King Obituary

Visit the Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park website to view the full obituary.
Billie Jones King, a devoted homemaker and cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Hendersonville, North Carolina. She was born on November 26, 1922, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and lived a full life of 103 years.

Billie was preceded in death by her beloved parents, William and Lutie Jones; her devoted husband, Paul Hillard King; and her two sons, Roger King and David King, and one brother George Wesley Jones Jr.

She leaves behind a loving family, including her daughters, Geraldine King Hamilton and Linda Owensby. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren: Wayne Howard, Stephanie Howard, Tony Owensby, Judy Owensby and her husband Norman, Shannon King, Matt King, and Eddie King, and 16 greatgrand children.

A Funeral service will be Sunday January 4, 2026 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel in Hendersonville, NC. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM January 4, 2026 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Hendersonville, NC.

Billie's life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family, who will forever cherish her memory and the warmth she brought into their lives. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

538 Tracy Grove Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792

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