William Jude King

William Jude King, 64, known to his friends and family as Bill, died January 4, 2026 at the Big Spring Center for Skilled Care. Memorial service will be 4 PM Saturday at Myers & Smith Chapel.
He was born on July 12, 1961, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He moved to Big Spring as a small child and spent the rest of his life calling it home. He worked for the Big Spring Police Department as a Sherrif's deputy for nearly 20 years. When he retired due to illness, he spent time working as a librarian for the Howard County Library and teaching law enforcement classes at Howard College. His hobbies included writing, watching cheesy action movies and being a motorcycle enthusiast.
He is survived by his daughter, Kristin King and son in law James Perez of Big Spring; his sister, Elizabeth Treece and her husband William Treece of Big Spring; his sister-in-law, Alma Lou Walker and her husband Leroy Walker of Big Spring; his brother-in-law, Jack Birdwell and his wife Sharon Birdwell of Pflugerville; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends too numerous to list.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Wanda King; his son, Sterling McIntosh; his brother, James David King; his parents, David and Susan King; and his son-in-law, Jon Daniel Campos.
Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com.