King, Samuel Junior

Passed: 2012-02-23

Age: 88

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2012-02-28

Information: Samuel Junior King, 88, of Evans WV, passed away February 23, 2012 in Jackson General Hospital, Ripley.  He was born February 23, 1924 in Evans, a son of the late Samuel Given and Arkie Adeline (Flowers) King.  He was also preceded in death by his grandchildren, Justin Michael McIntyre and Sarah McIntyre; brothers, Blaine King and James ""Jump"" King; and sisters, Mabel Bush, Mona Stone, and Jesse King.  He was a World War II Navy veteran, a former employee of Vanadium at New Haven, and was a retired carpenter and homebuilder.  He enjoyed farming and gardening, and was a member of the Evans Church of God.      Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Anna A. (Sayre) King; sons and their wives, Terry and Beverly King of Evans and Stephen and Madelyn King of Scottsdale AZ; daugher and her husband, Marquita and Michael McIntyre of Evans; grandchildren, Shawn King of Evans, Holly Lawson of Fairmont, and Jonathan Tisdale of Tulsa OK; great-grandson, Kayson Tisdale; brother, Wayne King and his wife Alberta of Charleston TN; and a sister, Grace Ball of New Haven.  Services were 2 pm Sunday, February 26, 2012, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans WV.  Pastor Benjamin Riggleman officiated.  Burial followed in the Longview Cemetery, Evans.  Visitation was one hour prior to time of service.  On line condolences may be sent to castofh@gmail.com.