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He was born to E.J. & Verlin (Becton) King on January 11,1934 in the Becton Community.
He attended Becton School until his 3rd or 4th grade year when the Becton School closed & then he attended school in Idalou, Texas where he graduated in 1951. He joined the United States Army in 1953 and served until 1955 serving at Ft. Benning, Georgia. When he returned from the Army in 1955, he began farming/ranching in the Petersburg-Becton area. He married Mayna Bratcher in 1961.
His loves were horses and roping & raising cows. He served on the Petersburg School Board. He was a longtime member of the Petersburg Methodist Church where he served on boards & committees & taught Sunday School. He took much satisfaction from volunteering as an ambulance driver for the Petersburg EMS for several years.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mayna King in 2017. He is survived by a daughter Laurie King; a son Mark King and Mark's wife, Tonya; and a grandson, Chad Stater.
Online condolences may be made at www.moore-rose.com
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Jennifer Reid
August 25, 2025
Mark this is Jennifer Reid I just now saw this. My deepest condolences on J.ds passing!! He was such a wonderful human being. I can remember as a kid going to ejs to play on the swing, and your Dad and I have been to the cellar quite a few times together!! As this last time a few yrs ago was challenging because JD was not getting around so good!! But by the grace of God we got down in there. We were so happy we made it down there then JD says how we gonna get out of here?! I laughed and said do not worry sir we will get you out of here!!You and Amy were on y'all's way from the pharmacy in Abernathy!! Scary storm that day! I will miss seeing JD he was a one of a kind for sure!!! It was always great to see him cause he was always congenial and always had something positive to say. May Jesus comfort you and your family at this time! God Bless!! Can u imagine the reunion they are having in heaven right now!!! All Glory to God! Love y'all , Jennifer Reid
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