King, Paul Marvin

Passed: 1985-03-10

Age: 81

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1985-03-13

Information: Paul Marvin King, 81, of Ripley, died March 10 at Jackson General Hospital.  A graduate of Public Speaking and Dramatic Arts Department of Morris Harvey College, and later a teacher of public speaking,  King moved to Ripley in 1930, where he operated several businesses, including the old Jackson Motel.  He was active in civic affairs, including serving as director of the Ripley Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the Red Cross Drive, president of the Ripley Rotary Club and governor of District 753 Rotary International.  He was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church.  The son of the late Rev. B. F. King and Grace McKown King, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ocie Tune King; son, Phillip M. King of Boston, Mass.; daughter, Mrs. Peggy K. Moore of Columbus, Ohio; brother, Milford King of Muskegon, Mich.; and five grandchildren.  Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Vail Funeral Home, Ripley, with the Revs. Robert Fuqua and David Cox officiating.  Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to Asbury Theological Seminary, the Rotary Foundation or to the chair program of the Fellowship Hall, all in care of James C. Kessel, 4 Vail Drive, Ripley, W. Va. 25271