Tommy G. King, 72, of Loves Park, passed away on February 8, 2013. Born on December 29, 1940 in Phil Campbell, AL, he was the son of the late Arthur B. and Minnie (Shaddix) King. He married Beatrice Rand on April 16, 1960 in Rockford.
A member of the Teamsters Union, he enjoyed fishing, woodwork, hunting, gardening, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Beatrice King; his daughters, Denise (Danny) Try, Robin (Shawn) Woodworth, and Raelynn (Robert) Reilly; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two brothers.
Funeral service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park. Visitation 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the funeral home. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be submitted at sunsetfhmemgardens.com.