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Joel King. Obituary
07/02/1948 - 12/18/2024
Joel D. King of Toledo passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2024. Joel graduated from Maumee High School in 1966, and proudly served in the U.S. Army and received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service in the Vietnam War. Joel retired from Flower Hospital after 40+ years as Master Plumber.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Nicole and Kristen King; siblings, Shirley Longenberger, Nancy Corum, Jack King, Bonnie King; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Thelma King; and sister, Sharon Viney. His family and friends meant so very much to him, and we will be having a celebration of Joel's life some time after the holidays.
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Lynda Collins
January 19, 2025
I worked with Joel at Crestview and at lunch we would visit about life and his girls. Joel told me once on his Birthday after being hit by enemy gun fire he asked what day it was and I believe he said that it was his 21 birthday.
I sold Joel his home and I then said you might want to talk to my husband the banker. He told me he had his own banker for years and would use him. I said that was fine. That evening I answered the phone at home and this man asked for Clark. I asked who was calling and it was Joel. I guess he never put the two of us together. We laughed about it for years. He will be missed. A really nice man.
Ed Orphey
January 3, 2025
So sorry to hear of Joel's passing. He was a bowling team mate of ours at Timbers, and I played with him on some golf scrambles.(of note; I hit the drive and he made the putt for our 2 on a par 4). Great memory. In the 80's into the 90's there was horseshoes, table shuffleboard, and just hanging out. He was a great man, a good friend.
Jon Lemerand
January 2, 2025
My condolences to the King family on Joels passing. He was a fine man that I knew from our early days in Toledo during the 60s & 70s. I´ll never ever forget the drag race on Bancroft late at night with two cars either of us cared if we wrecked or not....the follies of our youth. He will be missed dearly by his many friends from years gone by.
gary gliszcinski
December 31, 2024
great guy always a friend lasting memory at get together he asked who are all these old people
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Jean Revoir
December 30, 2024
Joel was a wonderful neighbor. So sorry for your loss.
Ruth Blaustein Koretsky
December 27, 2024
Very sorry to hear of Joel's passing. Great guy. Great friend. Knew him since he came home from Viet Nam. Will miss him dearly.
Becky kotnik
December 27, 2024
Be at peace now. Heaven bound. Joel. Condolences to your family
Julie Dierker
December 25, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Joels passing. I knew him from our days of working at Flower Hospital. Prayers for his family.
Mari Donnelly
December 23, 2024
Nicky and Kristy I am so saddened by the loss of your dad. I got a chance to visit with him a while ago and he was so proud of you two. You both were the love of his life. May the following days land gentle on your shoulders.
Gary Contat
December 23, 2024
So sorry for your loss Joel and I were best friends as kids in Maumee he a great friend!! Again I’m so sorry for your loss!!
Jim Harvey
December 23, 2024
So sorry to hear about Joel‘s passing this close to Christmas, I spent the summer of 67 living with Joel in California. It was a wild ride, and I have many fond memories of him.!
Debby Durback
December 22, 2024
Nicole and Kristen I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I hadn't seen Joel in a long time, but years ago a group of us bowled and played cards together almost every weekend. Your dad was a lot of fun. Lots of good memories of Joel.
Carl Hovey
December 22, 2024
Worked with Joel for many years at Flower Hospital
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