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Mitchell King Obituary
PICKENS — Mr. Mitchell Lawrence King, 53, husband of Laura Gillespie King, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He fought it with a never ending smile.
Born in Pickens County, a son of Lou Ellen Richard King of Pickens and the late Garlon Lawrence King, Jr., Mr. King was employed with the State of South Carolina School Bus Transportation and a member of Northside Baptist Church.
Mitch loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, but his greatest love was his family and grandchildren.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of twenty-four years and his mother, are his four children, Michelle Crowe (Kenny) of Pickens, Tamela Bonham (Anthony) of Slater, Becca Duncan (Shane) of Pickens and Travis Galloway (Cassidy) of Charleston; two brothers, Anthony King and Thomas King (Becky), all of Pickens; a sister, Iris Bagwell (Tub) of Pickens; six grandchildren, Anthony Bonham, III., Kent Crowe, Allie Crowe, Griffin Duncan, Millee Duncan and Landon Galloway; and his Fur Baby, Smokie.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.
The family is at the home.
Memorials may be made to the Greenville Hospital System Cancer Institute-Oncology Research, by visiting their website at www.ghs.org.
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Catherine Gilstrap
January 11, 2018
I just heard about Mitch I am very sorry. My husband worked with him and I meet him this way. He was always so nice. Praying for the family
Lisa Sweet chandler
December 19, 2017
I am so sorry for the family loss of mitchell .I could not help thank about me and mitchell would share storys about my grandfather louis sweet how He open his door and call the boys come and eat crackcorn bread with him at Arial mill hill .mitchell always had a heart of gold and a bright smile on his face.praying for the family.love you mitchell from your life long friend .lisa sweet.
Robby Merck
December 7, 2017
So sorry to hear the news about my childhood "buddy"! I will always have fond memories of playing at the farm with him and going to the creek to see what we could find or dig up! So sorry I couldn't make the service to see everyone but my blessings and prayers are with the whole family.
Renee Bailey
November 29, 2017
Laura,
Our prayers are you with you and family. Remember, God will get you and your family through this time in your lives.
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Dan Newton
November 28, 2017
God bless your family. I always loved Mitchell. played football with him in high school. great guy
Ruth Ann Wilson
November 27, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son, father, brother, and friend. Mitch had a great personality and will be missed by everyone. God bless you during your time of grief. May the Lord put his arms around you and hold you up. Jim and Ruth Ann
Shoinette Ellison
November 27, 2017
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Michael Land
November 27, 2017
Sorry for the loss of your son
Mitch was a nice person who I enjoyed going to school and playing football with. My heart goes out to you all. And I ask God to bless and heal you during this time. Love you all.
Beverly Roper
November 27, 2017
Sorry for your lost went to school with him he will be missed praying for the family
Weston Hiott
November 26, 2017
You are all in my prayers. I have so many fond memories of Mitch. From him playing football for me in Jr. High School and working with me at the Pickens School Bus Shop. May God bless you all.
Angie & Wade Dodgens
November 26, 2017
Sweet Becca my thoughts and prayers are for you and your family during this sad time. I pray God help you thru this and give you strength and peace.
Teresa Logan Landers
November 26, 2017
Dear King family, Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. I knew Mitchell in high school and he was such a great friend to all. I never saw him without a smile on his face. I only got to see him a few times since then, every time I did... he was always the same Mitchell, with a smile on his face. I am truly sorry for your loss. God bless you all..
Helen and Jimmy Dodgens
November 26, 2017
Lou Ellen, Iris, Andy, Tommy and Laura, we are saddened by Mitchell's death and want to express our deepest condolences to your family. Mitchell was one of the finest men we have known. Prayers for the King family.
Vicki Smith
November 26, 2017
Mitchell fought a courageous battle and I know it was the love of his family that kept him fighting for so long. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by so many.
Yari Echevarria
November 26, 2017
So Sorry for your loss ... Prayers for the Family...
Mark Holliday
November 26, 2017
I'm very sad to hear of Mitch's passing and suffering from cancer. I doubt I've seen him a dozen times since high school. He was a heck of a good fellow back then and his obituary testifies that he was an even better man. Rest in peace.
Jennifer Soles
November 26, 2017
Laura, I am so sorry for your lost. God has gained an angel. Praying for you and your family. God will see you through this.
Juanita Reid
November 26, 2017
Michelle and Becca,so sorry for your loss, may God wrap his arms around all of you in this time of sorrow, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Any Simmons
November 26, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers!!!
Donna Gray
November 26, 2017
I only knew him for a short time. He was always so nice and professional when he came to the Easley Bus Office to work on our buses. He always had a smile on his face. Thoughts and prayers to his loved ones.
Kathy Smith
November 26, 2017
Laura,
I am praying for you and your family.
Chana Gibson
November 25, 2017
Michelle and Becca know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Now Gods grace is most sufficient during this time. I love you both. Chana
Robin Nealy
November 25, 2017
Laura so sorry for your loss.I will be praying for you and your family.
Gerald & Veda Ellenburg
November 25, 2017
Sorry for your loss. God bless all the loved ones during this time. Thoughts and prayers of all.
Gloria and Sammy Parker
November 25, 2017
Iris and Lou Ellen, You have our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
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