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F.J. King Obituary
F J King, Professor Emeritus, died April 21, 2011. He was born in Cleburne, Texas, on February 4, 1927, and earned both Bachelor of Science (1949) and Master of Science (1950) degrees at the University of North Texas. His doctoral studies were done at the University of Texas, Austin, where he was granted a PhD degree in 1960.
Most of his professional life was spent at Florida State University, where he taught research methods and applied statistics. After retirement from the classroom, he continued to act as consultant for numerous projects.
Dr. King is survived by his wife, Maxine, of Tallahassee; his daughter, son-in-law, and grandson (Rosemary, Larry, and Albert Sacks), all of Raleigh, North Carolina. A memorial service is planned for a later date.
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Lesa Lammers
May 6, 2011
I was a friend of Rosemary's when I was a child . My parents, Eva and Morris Lammers, became good friends with Maxine and F J and we spent many good times with them, and Hilda, their collie. We always spent the evening with them the night the Wizard of Oz was on tv.
I remember FJ smoking his pipe and always friendly. Maxine and Rosemary, I am so sad for you. My mom, Eva, passed away May 14th 2010, with her 2 daughters and sister,Reva, at her side. At home, as she wished. I will never know a sweeter person. I miss her so much and think of her every day. I am traveling through Florida with my husband and was trying to look you up. If I don't reach you by phone, my number is 501-804-3717, please call. Love,
Lesa Lammers
Ken Wilburn
April 28, 2011
Dr. King was a wonderfully patient man. He seemed to be able to find 100’s of ways to explain things over and over again until we finally got it. After I became a professor, I often thought of him when I got frustrated and even today I just try to model his example. I am sure much of his success and personality can be attributed to his loving family and support team. May God rest his soul and continue to bless his family.
Ken Wilburn, Ph.D.
Susan McNamara
April 27, 2011
FJ King was a superb professor and a kind person. He used wit to get his points across, and had an infectious laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be missed!
Emmett Kohler
April 25, 2011
FJ was my major professor and director of my dissertation forty-six years ago. I remember clearly his kindness, patience and wise guidance that I and all his other students experienced. May God comfort and bring peace to his family.
Gail Delicio
April 25, 2011
FJ was one of the last great generalists in educational measurement & research. He was a wonderful major professor and mentor. Maxine and family, please accept my deepest sympathies.
Ed Stivers
April 25, 2011
Kind. Unassuming. Friendly. Gentleman. A very special person who will be missed.
April 24, 2011
I had great respect for FJ both as a teacher and as a person. He will be missed.
Steve and Helen Carothers Edwards and family
April 24, 2011
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Cindy Richards Chornyak
April 24, 2011
My memories are of a great professor and a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Ellen Julian
April 24, 2011
He was a wonderful man of great warmth and understanding.
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