Billy Edgar King
September 26, 1941 ~ August 15, 2015
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Billy Edgar King, 73, of Fletcher, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the Elizabeth House.
A native of Burnsville and lifelong resident of North Carolina, he was a son of the late Eugene and Elizabeth Harris King. He was also preceded in death by one infant son, Larry Eugene King; two sisters, Mary King Barnwell and Betty King Barnwell, as well as one brother, Donald Eugene King.
Baptist by faith, Bill was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved everyone in his family and extended family and always enjoyed the time he spent with them. He was a professional long distance truck driver and a mechanic. He loved working on old Ford trucks and restoring them. The last one he restored was his 1970 F-100, which he loved driving around the country roads in the mountains.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Simpson King; one daughter, Angela Louise King; three sons, Billy Darrell King and his wife René, Jason Floyd King and William Nathan King; one step-daughter, Barbara Woods Bumgarner and her husband, Andrew; three step-sons, Larry Woods Jr. and his wife, Kim, David Patrick Woods and his wife, Holly and Michael Robert Woods and his wife, Amy; two sisters, Rachel King Gurganus and her husband, Gene and Annette King Firkatoune; brother in law, James Edward Barnwell; eight grandchildren and nine step-grandchildren.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation for all of the love and care shown to us by our Hospice Team and staff at the Elizabeth House. Dr. Hicks, Connie, Jenny, Michael, Lisa, Cathy and Elizabeth House staff, you were all a special blessing and we will never forget all the loving care you gave to Bill and our family. God bless each one of you.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Emma's Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Gene King officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Flowers are appreciated, but for those who desire, a memorial contribution may be made in Bill's name to Four Seasons Compassion For Life, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
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Dad I love you so much!! You have been such a wonderful father and you will be greatly missed! You shown me many ‘tricks you know’ not only with working on cars and trucks but in life general! You made me the man I am today!!! I love you!!!
I am so sorry for yalls loss. May our lord and saviour be with all in this time of greif. I was a high school friend of Nathan and Jason. If ya need anything let me know and god bless.
I’m so sorry for your loss Nate and Jason love and prayers
So sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. Love and prayers for all the family in this time of sorrow.
Billy and Nathan and family,We are so sorry to hear that your dad had passed away .You all are in our thoughts and we will praying for you all at this sad time.
Our condolences ,
Rodney,Trisha Roberts
And family
To the family, I am so sorry to hear about Billy .He was a lot of fun to be around. Loved to see him driving that ford truck .He’s a part of the family that will be missed. Our love and prayers are with you .Kelly ,Donna and Kelly jr. Vess
My thoughts and prayers are in my heart for the family. Gramps was one of the best men I’ve ever known. I love you always. You will forever be in my heart. Ann, Daryl, Angie, Nathan and Jason I love all of yall. May you find peace in your hearts during this time.
So sorry for your loss.Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Darrell and Rene’. I am so sorry for the loss of your father. May God bless and comfort you and your family during this time of great sorrow. Love and prayers.
Billy we are so so to hear of the passing of your father. We would like to express our sympathies to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time may God give you comfort and peace. Love mike and Susan
To the family. I’m Bill Harris’ daughter. I am very sorry to hear about Billy. As I was thinking about him I realized that from the time I was very young until the last time I saw him I can honestly say that I never saw him down or in a bad mood. His laughter was contagious and we all always loved Billy. How blessed you are to have had this wonderful person in your life. He will be missed by all who knew him.
My prayers are with the family… may each of you be at peace knowing Bill is in Heaven and is in no more pain. I pray that God lay his hands on each and every one of you in this time of need and give you everything you need to be comforted.
This dear pilgrim has reached his journey’s end and your precious loved one has gone to rest, but Bill will live forever in your hearts as you treasure the intense privilege and gratitude for having shared a part of his life. May God provide each of you comfort through this difficult time.
Bill, we will always love you and miss you. You were a wonderful and loving husband and I know that someday we will be together again. I will forever hold you in my heart.