1923
James "Jim"
2019
James "Jim" Lawrence King
June 4, 1923 — September 10, 2019
Gastonia – James "Jim" Lawrence King, 96, went home to be with his Lord on September 10th at Accordius Health Gastonia.
He was born June 4, 1923 to the late J.B. and Eunice Howe King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his wife of 52 years, Tommie Tucker King; his son, James Whitcliff King.
Jim was a WWII veteran f the US Army. He was a member of East Garrison Baptist Church and a member of the Gaston Masonic Lodge #369. Jim retired from Armour Star Company, Charlotte after many years of service.
Survivors include his children, Larry King, Vickie McDuffie, Jeff King and Kim Smith; grandchildren, Jennifer, Adam and Jeremy; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Betty Parkerson.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at East Garrison Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 11:00 at the church with officiated by Reverend Charles Ledford and military honors by the Gaston Honor Guard. Private interment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Garrison Baptist Church, 1226 E. Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.
He was born June 4, 1923 to the late J.B. and Eunice Howe King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his wife of 52 years, Tommie Tucker King; his son, James Whitcliff King.
Jim was a WWII veteran f the US Army. He was a member of East Garrison Baptist Church and a member of the Gaston Masonic Lodge #369. Jim retired from Armour Star Company, Charlotte after many years of service.
Survivors include his children, Larry King, Vickie McDuffie, Jeff King and Kim Smith; grandchildren, Jennifer, Adam and Jeremy; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Betty Parkerson.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at East Garrison Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 11:00 at the church with officiated by Reverend Charles Ledford and military honors by the Gaston Honor Guard. Private interment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Garrison Baptist Church, 1226 E. Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.
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