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BRUCE KING Obituary
Bruce King, age 57, passed from this life on February 24, 2026, at his home in Strunk, Kentucky.
Born June 29, 1968, he was the son of the late Barbara Sue Riley. Beside his mother, he is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ann King and infant brother, Hubert Joy Trammell; brothers, Shannon Wayne King and Milton Leroy King.
Surviving family include a sister, Kimberly K. Cecil of Strunk; nieces, Natosha Burton, Jessica Burton; great nieces, Chloe, and Kaydence, and nephews, Aden, Cole and Camden.
Bruce had worked for Jim Barna Log Homes and enjoyed wood works, cooking, gardening and singing.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCreary County Funeral Home with burial at the Lower Cal Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 11:00 a.. until funeral time at 1:00 p.m.
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
2
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
McCreary County Funeral Home
PO BOX 456 / 48 W Hwy 700, Whitley City, KY 42653
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
2
Funeral service
1:00 p.m.
McCreary County Funeral Home
PO BOX 456 / 48 W Hwy 700, Whitley City, KY 42653
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
McCreary County Funeral Home - Whitley CityOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.