Harold King

Harold King obituary, Atlanta, TX

Harold King

Harold King Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hanner Funeral Service on Jan. 18, 2026.
Harold King, age 82, of Atlanta, Texas, passed from this life, Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his residence. Harold was born December 30, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Harold Sr. and Mildred King. He was retired from Zachary Construction; and was an avid fisherman. Harold enjoyed watching sports of all kinds and was a Golden Gloves Champion at 16. His daughter said that one word that would describe him best was "Charismatic".

Harold was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Henley; and by his parents.

He is survived by his children, Sheila Burges and spouse Roxanne of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Sterling King of Rogers, Arkansas; brother, Larry King and wife Jeanine of Arkansas; grandchildren, Tori Robbins, and Zander King; and a number of other relatives and a host of friends.

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