He was born August 11, 1944, in Austin, Texas. Preceded in death by his parents Tom Alowery King and Grace Irene Dorsett King, siblings Harrell King, Mildred King Ralston, Donald King, George King, Arlene King, Richard King, and grandchild Austin Elderkin. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Darlene Herring King.
Jack served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1968.
Jack married his wife Shirley, in Seguin, Texas on May 10, 1973. In 1976, they moved to Granite Shoals, Texas, where they started their business, King Portable Buildings, built their home and raised their family.
Jack was a man of unquestionable faith and devotion to God, his wife Shirley, his children, and his family. He was a member of Christ Redeemer Fellowship, but he built a personal relationship with the Lord, that also allowed him to worship in his own way.
He had a love for all animals, including his dogs, horses, and chickens.
Jack had a passion for history and genealogy. He was a member of the Texas First Families, The Sons of the Republic of Texas, The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and The Former Texas Rangers Association.
He served on the City of Granite Shoals Parks Committee, and volunteered countless hours to improve the community parks, for over 15 years.
Jack left behind three daughters: Dana Michele King, Jaclyn Gale King Childress and husband Robert Lee Childress, and Jennifer Darlene King.
Grandchildren Krystal McKinney, Kenneth McKinney Jr, Terra Abbott, Jordan Childress and wife Deborah Childress, Blakely Childress, Amber Childress, Tanner Childress, Gabriella Allocca, Julianna Brooks, and husband Andrew Brooks.
Great-grandchildren Makayla Prado, Nathan Alvarado, Makenzie Brown, Maddison Brown, Megan Brown, Luecasey Prier-Abbott, LakeLynn Childress, and grandchild on the way.
Numerous nieces and nephews, including Lori King Holloway and husband Mike Holloway, and their daughter Amy Holloway.
Viewing will be held at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home at 1805 US 281, Marble Falls, Texas on Sunday, August 20th from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial service will be held at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, Monday, August 21st at 10 a.m., followed by graveside service at Marble Falls Cemetery.
Officiant Pastor Jackie English. Pallbearers are Okas King, Mike Holloway, Robert Childress, Jordan Childress, Blakely Childress, and Andrew Brooks.
Reception to follow at Christ Redeemer Fellowship at 2001 Phillips Ranch Rd, Granite Shoals, Texas.
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