Robert L. King

Robert L. King obituary, Summit, MS

Robert L. King

Robert King Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hartman-Jones Funeral Home - McComb on Feb. 27, 2026.
Robert L. King , 67, of Summit, MS., passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on February 26, 2026.

No services to be announced at this time. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb is in charge of arrangements.

Robert was born in McComb, MS., on July 21, 1958. He was the son of the late, Henry L. and Mary Dunaway King.

Robert was a mechanic and of the Baptist faith. He collected all things "Budweiser"; he also enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He loved and enjoyed being with the grandchildren and always had a smile. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He loved everybody and hated drama, but will be sadly missed by those who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Alice Wooley.

He is survived by his wife of thirty happy years, Avis Woodall King, one daughter, Lynett R. King Wooley, one brother, James "Albert" King, one sister, Cynthia Hodges, one "aunt cooter" Jannilla King, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

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