Robert Alan King

Robert Alan King obituary, Morgantown, WV

Robert Alan King

Robert King Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral & Cremation Care on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Robert 'Bob' King, 72 of Lake O' Woods passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, at WVU Medicine - JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.
He was born May 25th, 1953, in New Martinsville, WV a son of the late Lloyd and Evelyn Parks King.
He graduated from Magnolia High School in New Martinsville, in 1971 as the Salutatorian. He moved to Baytown, Texas in 1975, starting at the Bayer plant as a construction worker, then Lab Tech, chemist, and before retiring after over 40 years he was an Industrial Hygienist.
He married Kay Lemasters Davis on August 14th of 2014. He is survived by his queen and loving wife Kay, his son Timothy and stepsons, Chad, Daniel, and Brian.
Friends may join the family to honor Bob's life and legacy at a viewing at the family residence, located at 85 Eagles Nest Rd., Bruceton Mills, WV 26525, by the lake that he loved so much, on Sunday, October 19th from 1:00 pm until his celebration of life at 4:00 pm. Following the service, Bob will be carried on his trusty side by side to Lake O' Woods Cemetery where committal rites will be offered.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover, (304) 292-9494, is providing compassionate professional services to the family.
Condolences and other gifts of comfort may be offered to the family at www.smithfcc.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert, please visit our floral store.

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