Kenneth King's Obituary
Kenneth King
Born May 28, 1931 in Hughes Springs, TX and passed away June 16, 2023 in Burleson, TX.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his mother and father, Horace and Verda King; sisters, Ruthie Page, Mary Spurgeon and Vernell King; brothers, Hayden King, George King, Grady King and Cecil King; his wife of 48 years, Sue King, Daughter: Stephanie Taylor, Sons: Daniel King, Gregory King; and grandson, Christopher King.
He is survived by his son, Jeffrey King and his wife, D'Neida. Known as "Papaw" to his grandchildren, he also leaves granddaughters: Valerie Hyde and her husband, Philip; Adrienne Oldham and her husband Josh; and Emma King; grandsons: Preston Taylor and Cameron Taylor; great-grandchildren Evelyn Colby, Roarke Colby, Jamieson Oldham, Ainsleigh Oldham and Caroline Hyde; as well as many in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.
Kenneth served during the Korean War in the Navy from 1951 to 1955. He was a member of the local chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association in Arlington. He made selling insurance his life’s vocation even owning several insurance agencies in East Texas. He was involved in local churches and a long-time member of Valley Ranch Baptist Church. He loved the Rangers, Cowboys and playing golf. He loved and was loved by his family and friends.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 5 - 7 PM at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Restland Funeral Home.
In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in Kenneth’s name.
Service officiated by: Pastor Randy Chunn
Pallbearers: Drennan Pope, Kelly Brown, Philip Hyde, Randy Taylor, Preston Taylor & Cameron Taylor
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