of West Helena, AR
November 15, 1928 - February 21, 2018
Billy King, 89, of West Helena passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. King was born November 15, 1928 in Norphlet, Arkansas to the late William Jay and Ladye Mae Patrick King. He was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and he worked for Mohawk Tire and Rubber Company. Mr. King was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He loved to garden and fish and he loved his church family.
He is survived by a son, Billy Wayne King (Karen) of Pea Ridge; daughter, Janice Glover (Raymond) of West Helena; five grandchildren, Casey King, Candice Bancroft, Shane Vines, Richard Agee and Ryan King; one great-grandchild, Austin Agee; and a brother, Kay Keiser King (Winnie) of West Helena.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruby King; son, John King; and two sisters, Mary Rohrscheib and Emma Trainer; and a brother, Frank Cotton King.
A service for Billy King will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Turner Cemetery in Turner. Brother Fred Garrison will officiate.
Pallbearers are Shane Vines, Jason Agee, Casey King, Kay-Bock King, Mike Mathis, Zack Haas and Kurt Moore.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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John Ryan King
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Love you Papow! Watch over me and please keep me in line.
Chuck langwell
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Mr billy was one of the kindest person's i remember growing up. We went to the same church when i was younger along with his family.
Sheila May
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Bubba and Janice,my heart is with you and all of the family.Mr.King was a awesome man! Him and Mrs.Ruby are resting high on that mountain together.
Dorothy Walker Brown
Saturday, February 24, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family and friends. RIP my friend. You will be missed by many.
Larry & Cathy Johnston
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Prayers that God will give you comfort and peace for your family during this time.
Glen Mathis
Friday, February 23, 2018
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mr. Billy was a man who I looked up to all my life. He was a great example for us not only as children but adults.
Jim & Hazel Williams
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Our sympathy and prayers to the entire King family. We were so sorry to get this news.