Carl H. King, Jr.
January 31, 1932 ~ January 3, 2023
Born in:
Lynchburg, VA
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Carl Howie King, Jr., age 90, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation Center located in Asheville.
Mr. King was born in Lynchburg Virginia, to the late Carl Howie King Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Eskridge King. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Coleman King.
Carl and Mary relocated to Arden in 1965 after Carl’s service in the Army. He had received his bachelor’s degree from Duke University and worked as a Real Estate Broker and Appraiser in Asheville. Mr. King was an avid sportsman who loved fishing and the great outdoors. He was a longtime honorary member of the Rosscraggon Wildlife Preserve. Carl enjoyed music, mountain views, keeping his yard in pristine condition and offering a helping hand to his neighbors. He was a devoted family man a will surely be missed.
He is survived by his two children; William “Bill” Coleman King and Karen King Christopher (Duane); three grandchildren, Michelle Taylor (John), Ashley King and Tyler King; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Skyland United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
A private burial will take place at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard on a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Skyland United Methodist Church, c/o Carl H. King, Jr. Memorial Fund, 1984 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
Services
Memorial Service: January 19, 2023 2:00 pm
Skyland United Methodist Church
1984 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 684-7283
http://www.skylandumc.com
Visitation: January 19, 2023 1:00 pm - April 27, 2025 2:00 pm
Skyland United Methodist Church
1984 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 684-7283
http://www.skylandumc.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Thank you for your warm sympathies.
Dad loved Rosscraggon Woods.
Kind Regards, -Bill King
Carl was a good friend and well respected in the appraisal industry. Sending prayers up for his family.
Thank you, Doug.
Dad loved the real estate & appraisal business. He was passionate about his career. I so appreciate your remembrances.
Kind regards, Bill King
Bill and Karen, So sorry to learn of my good friend and neighbor’s death. I loved his strong opinion and years of wisdom. I was privileged to share time and leadership with him in his dedication to serving the community. He, unselfishly, gave much to make our community a better place. His legacy will continue.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the your family.
Thank you, L T. for your thoughts and your prayers. We will miss him and his legacy will continue as you stated. I am pleased that you will remember him and his service to the community.
Best regards,
Karen
Sincerely
Helen Kilby Marks
Helen, thank you for your kind words.
My deepest condolences to you , Bill and Karen. May the Lord comfort you in this difficult time.
Knew Carl for many years, being an Appraiser myself. Great Appraiser and one of the best people I ever met.
Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family ,your parents both were like family to me
Prayers for you and your family your parents were both like family to me. Thinking of you at this time and in the days to come.