Monte King

Monte King obituary

Monte King

Monte King Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brent Taylor Funeral Directors on Dec. 8, 2025.
Monte King was born June 16, 1951, in Elyria, Ohio and passed away December 2, 2025, in Germantown Tennessee. A devout Christian, he was involved in children's ministry, prison ministry, and pastoral care. He was a retired Senior Aircraft Mechanic with FedEx, with over forty years' experience. Mr. King was an active member of the Tennessee Tri-State Police Combat Club for over twenty years. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his wife of over fifty years, Sandy "Sis" King. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Patton (son-in-law, Chris) of Olive Branch; son, Brian King (daughter-in-law, Janie) of Memphis; grandson, Braden Patton of Olive Branch; granddaughter, Breanna Patton of Olive Branch. A celebration of Monte's life will be held at 3:00 Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Grace Hill at The Sanctuary on the Square, 104 N Rowlett St, Collierville, TN 38017. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:30 until 3:00. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors or to the charity of your choice.

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Monte was my first lead in hangars 11/12. Great man. Always had a story or joke.

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December 13, 2025

David Seales posted to the memorial.

December 12, 2025

Mike Moss fellow employee sent flowers.

December 8, 2025

Brent Taylor Funeral Directors posted an obituary.