Charlie E. King

charlie king

June 14, 1905 ~ November 27, 2002


Resided in: Leicester, NC

Charlie E. King, 97, of Martin Branch Road, Leicester, died Wednesday, November 27, 2002. Mr. King was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Ed and Leona Sperling King. He was a former tobacco and cattle farmer and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Vergie Ball King; one daughter, Shirley Gossett and her husband Wayne of Leicester; three sons, Charles J. King and his wife Margaret of Arden, Edward J. King and his wife Wylma Jean of Weaverville, and Gerald W. King and his wife Karen of Leicester; one brother, Fred King of Leicester; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Bob Doom and Ralph Sexton, Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Big Sandy United Methodist Church Cemetery. His family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

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  1. Our deepest sympathies are with
    the family. He was a great neighbor
    and friend for many years.
    The Winston Casada Family

  2. Sorry to see the passing of Charlie,
    Our prayers and thoughts are with
    each of you. We are in Michigan and
    will be unable to come to the funeral. May God bless you.

  3. We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

  4. Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you at this time. May God bless and keep you.

    Robert L. Merrill, DDS and Staff

  5. Our prayers and sympathy are with each member of the King family.
    Charlie, Margaret and girls we love you and may God hold you ever so near to him during this time.


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