Troy James King was born February 14, 1934 in Rockland, Texas, and was raised and went to school in Nacogdoches, TX. After school, he served in the National Guard as a Senior Radio Repairman from April 1954 to April 1957. In his early working career, he worked for Oilwell in Garland, Texas and later for Bell Helicopter in Ft. Worth, Texas where he retired. He resided in Euless, Texas for over 40 years.
Mr. King passed away at the age of 87 on February 11, 2022 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Lillian King, and his brother, Lee Roy King.
James is survived by his son, Ronnie King and wife, Cathy of Forney, daughter, Brenda King Bates and husband, Steve of Mesquite; grandchildren, Philip and Stephen King and Becky Bates Bryant and Bryan Bates, along with six great-grandchildren.
A graveside service for Troy will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 2:30 PM at Fairview Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com for the King family.
