Milton King

Milton Andrew King - Born February 3, 1935, in Proctor, Texas to John Andrew King and Ida Adelaide (Allen) King. Milton grew up in a humble household with four sisters; Helen, Mary, Margaret and Sandra along with a brother Donald. Milton passed away suddenly on October 10, 2025, at his home in Republic, Missouri.
In 1954 Milton enlisted in the United States Air Force. His first duty station was Travis AFB in California where he met and married Martha (Taylor) King, his wife of 69 years. Milton made a career in the Air Force serving for 23.5 years and ascended to the rank of Senior Master Sergeant before his retirement in 1978. His service included duty stations across the United States and South East Asia. Milton was a member of the local VFW Post #4593 where he served in the offices of Commander & Quartermaster. Milton was also a member of the American Legion #676.
Milton was a self-taught silversmith and 'rock-hound'. He made many pieces of jewelry for family and friends. He was a life member of the Ozark Mountain Gem and Mineral Society. He taught many middle school students and scouts about fossils and rocks.
Milton is survived by his wife Martha (Taylor) King; son Scott (Joan) King, Mesa, AZ; daughter Tracy King, Springfield, MO; sister Sandra King, Rocklin, CA and many nieces and nephews and many friends. In lieu of flowers donations my be made in Milton's name to Fair Haven Children's Home in Strafford, MO.