William King

Benson, NC:   Mr. William Thomas “Tommy” King, age 69, of  Elevation Road died Monday at Rex Healthcare  in Raleigh.  Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Thursday at Long Branch Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church in Dunn.   Officiating will be Rev. Jeffrey King. Burial will follow in Banner Chapel Advent Christian Cemetery in Benson, NC.           Mr. King was born June 1, 1948 in Harnett County to Laura Matthews King of Greensboro and the late Preston Thomas King. He was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Welker and nephew, Travis Crews. Mr. King was a retired associate for Krispy Kreme Doughnut Company.            Survivors include wife of 48 years, Sara Williams King; children, Kristie Walls and husband, John, Jeffrey King and wife, Leigh all of Benson and Matthew King and wife, Lauren of Florida; seven grandchildren, Caleb Walls, Joshua King, Ava King, Savanna Walls, Emily King, Mackenzie Walls, and Jude King sister, Patricia Wallace of Virgina; several nieces and nephews           The family will receive friends Wednesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson and other times at the home of Kristie and John Walls, 81 Gardenia Court, Benson, NC 27504.           Flowers are welcomed, however memorials may be sent to Sara Williams King, 81 Gardenia Court, Benson, NC 27504.