He was born in Brunswick County, a son of the late William Henry King and Rodessa Taylor King. He was a diesel mechanic and retired from Farm Service after 35 years of service. He was an avid lover of trains. He could identify any train by sound alone. He was also a train collector including a full size caboose located at the Ruritan Club in Evington where he was a member for over 39 years having served in numerous offices. He was a lifetime member of the Evington Volunteer Fire Department, and was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Betty Sargent and husband David of Canyon Lake, TX, Carol Clark and husband Ken and Jan Blondino and husband Rob both of Evington; one son, Robert King and wife Krista of Appomattox; one sister, Evelyn Thompson and husband Clyde of LaCrosse; nine grandchildren, Eric Glass (Jackie), Chris Glass (Alex), Jonathan Glass (Jesse), Shauna Clark, Tyler Clark, Taylor Clark, Kyleigh King, Makayla King and Savanna Talmage; six great grandchildren, Jaxson, Ella, Dominic, Jalynne, Mia and Aria; niece, Martha Roberts; nephew, Kevin Thompson and a number of other nieces, nephews and extended family members.
A service celebrating his life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles E. Schooler officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and at other times at the residence.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Evington Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 7, Evington, VA 24550, Salem United Methodist Church, C/O 15 White Cypress Dr., Forest, VA 24551 or to a charity of your choice.
To send condolences online, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com.
