Earl King Obituary
Mr. Earlee John King, age 40, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Earl worked as a machinist for several years at Oak Ridge. He enjoyed fishing and loved animals. Earl loved to draw and has a collection of beautiful pictures he has drawn.
He is preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife LaKeisha Danielle King; father John (Chuck) King.
Earl leaves behind his precious daughter Haiden MaKenzie King “Little Lady Haidy”, as he jokingly called her. Mother, Eva King; father and mother-in-law Wendell and Karen Cross; brothers John, and Cleve (Samantha) King; sisters Sara (Steven) Han, and Sayward (Chris) Heath and a host of nieces, nephews and many cherished friends.
The family will receive friends Monday, August 18, 2025 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 12:00-2:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Charles Webb officiating. Interment will be in the Sunbright City Cemetery in Sunbright.
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Earlee John King.
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1318 Knoxville Hwy P.O. Box 326, Wartburg, TN 37887
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