Charles King

Charles Ray King, 72, of 104 Warren Drive, husband of Barbara Houston King, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

 

   A native of Oconee County, he was the son of the late Warren G Harding King and Reginal Ruth Gambrell King.  Charles was retired from the National Guard after 40 years of service, as a Sargent E-8, had a Lance Distribution Route, and was employed with Walmart as an associate in the sporting goods department.  Mr. King was of the Baptist faith, a member of Reedy Fork Baptist Church where he served in many capacities, such as the chairman of the deacons and also a veteran of the United States National Guard.  He was a loving, compassionate, caring, and humble man that cared for others above himself.

 

   Survivors in addition to his wife, include daughters, Kellie Honea Bell (Mike) of Cumming, GA, Kristin King Childs (Brian) of Seneca, SC; brothers, Rev. Calvin King of Seneca, SC, James King (Louise) of Townville, SC, Wilton King (Debbie) of Seneca, Lloyd King of Enoree, SC; sisters, Frances Finch of Seneca, SC, Mary Alice Cromer (Ron) of Anderson, SC ; five grandchildren, Greyson, Houston, Ella, Caroline, and Weston. 

 

The funeral service will be held Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 2 pm at the Reedy Fork Baptist Church.  The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1-2 pm on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Reedy Fork Baptist Church. Private entombment will follow at Heritage Memorial Park Mausoleum.

 

   The family is at residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. King’s memory to Reedy Fork Baptist Church, 15 E. Reedy Fork Road, Seneca, SC 29678 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 -5216.  Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com

 

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY