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He was born May 19, 1940 in Hickman, Kentucky to Malcolm and Annie King.
Beloved husband of the late Susan.
Loving father of Tim King, Tammy (Lee) Duncan, and Bobby King.
In addition to his parents, Bobby Joe was predeceased by his siblings Malcolm "Rex" (Billie) King, Elmer "Buddy" ( Virginia) King, Ruth (Bob) Hale, Gladys (Ernest) Clark, Richard (Terry) King, James King, Marlene Waggoner, and Wanda (Jerry) McQueen.
Visitation Monday, September 8, 2025 from 11 am until time of funeral service at 1 pm at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, Michigan 48335.
Interment to follow at Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, Michigan.
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Upcoming Events
Sep
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Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thayer-Rock Funeral Home
33603 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, MI 48335
Send FlowersSep
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Funeral service
1:00 p.m.
Thayer-Rock Funeral Home
33603 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, MI 48335
Send FlowersServices provided by
Thayer-Rock Funeral Home - FarmingtonOnly 10 hours left for delivery to next service.