Billy J. King

Billy J. King obituary, Utica, KY

Billy J. King

Billy King Obituary

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Billy J. King, 64, of Utica, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 28, 1957 in Daviess County to the late Zybra and Mary Ward King. Billy was retired from the Carpenters Union Local #90 in Evansville. He had served as a mentor for many people recovering from addiction to drugs and alcohol, helped them find work, and was a strong believer in 2nd chances. He also had been a partner in the Montgomery Addiction Clinic in Dickson, Tennessee. Billy was a "Child of God". He loved riding motorcycles and the adventures of the open road. He had been a stage tech for the "Rent-A-Bum" tech crew. His laugh was infectious and had a passion for anything that went "Bang". Billy is survived by his daughter, Cody King of Louisville; a sister, Ellen Risinger and husband Wayne of Hartford; two brothers, David King and Bryon King and wife Barbara, all of Utica; several nieces and nephews; and also surviving is Brennen Gilstrap, who was like a son to him. A Celebration of Billy's Life will be on Sunday, December 12 from 2 PM until 5 PM at Masonville United Methodist Church. Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lighthouse Recovery Program, 731 Hall Street Owensboro, KY 42303. Memories and condolences to the family can be shared at www.glenncares.com.

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Susan Swart

November 1, 2021

Bill has been a friend for many years. His friendship with my children, Deborah and Duane has been like a brother. He was always there to help with farming, trucking, times with kids and support during times of trouble, but also times to just take the boat out and chill. He will be missed by those who loved him. RIP

Ashley Chambers

November 4, 2021

David, we're so sorry for the loss of your brother. You two were thick as thieves and know how much you loved him and will miss him. Prayers for you and the rest of your family.

Maggie Yeckering

November 3, 2021

David, sending prayers to you. You always spoke very highly of brother Bill.

DD Tredway

November 2, 2021

Cody, so sorry for your loss

Ellen Risinger

November 2, 2021

Bill was an amazing brother. We didn't see each other a lot but always enjoyed our time together. Our family gets together for a meal occasionally, usually at Ole South. There was always lots of laughs shared as well as delicious food. Bill would always say to me, "Sis, we need to do this more often. None of us are getting any younger, you know?"

I'm thankful that the last few years of his life he was able to help countless numbers of people recovering from drugs and alcohol. He loved talking about how much improvement he could see in their clients.

It was hard not being able to visit him during his illness, but he knew I loved him and was praying for him. God did not see fit to heal him physically, but he is not struggling to breathe anymore--safe in the arms of Jesus.

Terry Tate

November 2, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Bill passing. I did not know him very well
but I do know that he came from a wonderful family. Sorry that we cannot get together
a little now.

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