Robert H. King

Robert King Obituary

Robert H. King, 87, was promoted to glory Monday, July 9th, 2007. He was the son of E.L.W. King and Luella Marguerite King. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, F. Louise King; four daughters, Sharon Herring of Star City, AR, Monica Cheers and husband Ray of Wilmington, Marcella Turner and husband Gary of Snow Camp, NC, and Savonna King of Burlington, NC; two sons, Scott and wife Lynda of Hampstead, Stewart and wife Shawn of Ridgecrest, CA, also a sister, Edna Gilmore of Blackshear, GA, 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Mr. King served the United States in the Army Air Corps then the USAF in three wars: WWII, Korean and Vietnam, retiring after 27 years. Returning to Wilmington, he worked as a realtor.
He was in fellowship with the Wilmington Bible Chapel where he maintained an audio-tape ministry for several years.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Coble Ward-Smith, 3915 Oleander Drive, officiated by Elder Tim Sorrell. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 until 8, also at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Wilmington Bible Chapel, 5026 Chester Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.
Tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at MeM.com.

A service of Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service, Oleander Chapel, 791-4444.

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Published by Star-News on Jul. 10, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert King

6 Entries

Jenny Edgemon

July 16, 2007

Mr. King was a favorite patient of mine at the VA in Fayetteville. I don't know if I ever helped him as much as he helped me. God bless you all.

Debi Porter

July 11, 2007

Dear Savonna, Mrs. King, Marcella, Stewart, Monica and family...

Your dad was always so full of energy. No doubt, it was his strong love of Christ that compelled him to be such a shining light for all to see!

My first memories of meeting your dad (and husband) was when I met you when you came to visit my wonderful roomie, Savonna at LU. My last memories of our time together were those in May of 2006 when he spent bragging on his "little girl" who just got her Master's Degree. Boy was he one proud Pappa! And Boy, did he love having his kids and grandkids around.

One of the wonderful things I always remembered about him (something that has always stuck with me since my first visit as a guest in the Kings' home) was his graciousness and praise of his sweet wife. I will never forget the way he always said, "Thank you Momma/Mother" for her making dinner and the 100 other simple things she did for him on a daily basis.

I know you all will miss him very much, none more than you, "Mom." I wish I could be there to hug you all.

I'm praying for you all. God's grace is sufficient during this very difficult time and in the months to come. 2 Corinthians 12:9

All my love, hugs and prayers!

Debbie McGowan

July 10, 2007

Savonna and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. What a great legacy he has passed on to you and your family. Although I only met him that one time in your classroom, his spunk and vitalty made a vivid impression on me! He lived life to the fullest. But, I can rejoice with him that he is with the Lord...living his new life to the fullest! My love and prayers to you and your family, Debbie McGowan

margie rengnerth

July 10, 2007

rest well cousin. i will miss your daily forwards. our lives were enriched by your being.
love your 3 richmond cousins.
margie, hazel and betty.

Kay Stewart`

July 10, 2007

Louise, Although my memories of Robert are recent, meeting him at my mother's 90th birthday for the first time, I was struck by his vitality, enthusiasm and his easy to know manner. I regret not knowing him sooner as I am sure he had great stories to tell about his military service as well as his life. It was enjoyable to watch the two of you sing with mother, and later at a get together with George Saunders' grandson. I was happy to see you last summer at the reunion of Aunt Grace's family. I know you are comforted by your faith and your wonderful life together. I am sorry that I cannot be at the visitation or funeral, as I am leaving on Wednesday morning for Michigan. My prayers are with you and your family. His sparkling personality will be missed. Warmest regards, Kay Brackenbury Stewart

Margaret Kye

July 10, 2007

How we loved this dear sweet man! Can't tell you how much we will miss those daily emails with the eye-torturing bright green backgrounds! Goodspeed, cousin Robert!

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