Charles Edwin King

Charles Edwin King was born on February 10, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, Texas to parents Dennis and Marie (Wardrup) King and went to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior on January 7, 2021 at the age of 82. To his family and friends he was also known as Dad, Pop, Uncle Charles, Charlie or jokingly James. He was an honest man of integrity, a mighty man of God, strong willed, and as you all know, on occasion, hard headed. Music was his passion. He loved singing, playing the piano, leading the choir and preparing for the next worship service. He spent many hours doing yard work. He would work in his garden and mow his yard or pasture almost every day. His hobbies included all church activities, playing board games and eating popcorn with his children and grandchildren. All the grandchildren and great grandchildren got rides on the lawnmower whenever they asked. He loved to vacation in Branson, going to the music shows, eating ice cream, riding go carts, playing putt-putt golf and video games. He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1956 and married the love of his life Patricia Huckaby in Dallas on September 29, 1962. Charles worked at Stewart Systems for over 30 years before retiring as President of Sales, and was also Fire Chief for the City of Tool. During his almost 50 years of music ministry, Charles served at Providence Baptist Church in Tool, Legendary Baptist Church in Gun Barrel City and the last 13 years at First Baptist of Kemp. He also served as deacon, youth sponsor, choir director and on numerous committees. He was currently a member and Music Minister of First Baptist Kemp.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Marie King; his sister, Maxine Watson and brother-in-law Kenneth Watson; his nephew Dennis Ray Watson; his father-in-law William Huckaby and mother-in-law Faye Huckaby.

He is survived by his spouse, Patricia King of Tool, Texas; son Ty King and spouse Debbie of Kemp, Texas; son Chad King and spouse Kim of Tool, Texas; grandsons: Trent King of Forney, Texas; Brice King of Tool, Texas; Trevor King and spouse Chancie of Forney, Texas; Dylan LaFon of Tool, Texas; and Caedyn King of Tool, Texas; granddaughter Kenzee King of Tool, Texas; great grandson Kyler King of Tool, Texas and great granddaughter Blakely King of Tool, Texas; brother-in-law Patrick Huckaby of Tool, Texas; sister-in-law Priscilla Kirby of Tool, Texas; nephew Todd Watson and spouse Patty of Royse City, Texas; nephew Doug Roberts and spouse Amy of Plano, Texas; nephew Curt Roberts of Tool, Texas; nephew Clay Huckaby of Plano, Texas; niece Marietta Jackson and spouse Gary of Royse City, Texas; niece Shara Akins and spouse Christian of Odessa, Texas; niece Shannon Denton and spouse Craig of Frisco, Texas; and numerous great nephews, nieces and cousins.

If you would like to make a donation in Charles' name, the family would recommend:

Innerfaith Disciple House

18234 FM 2090

Conroe, Texas 77306

www.innerfaithdisciplehouse.com