Jerry D. King
December 7, 1949 ~ October 2, 2020
Born in:
Yancey Co., NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJerry Dean King, 70, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020, at the Brian Center in Weaverville.
Mr. King was born December 7, 1949, in Yancey County to the late Troy and Chloe Angel King. He was also preceded in death by his five siblings.
Jerry was the co-owner of a construction company and more recently was a cattle and tobacco farmer in Leicester.
He is survived by his daughter, Kristy Benton; son, Todd King and his wife Amy; and four grandchildren, Dylan, Olivia, Olexa and Silas King. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and his farming buddies he met with at Roo’s on Newfound.
A memorial service will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Because of NC social distancing requirements, services at Groce chapels are limited to 50 and face masks are required.
Services
Memorial Service: October 9, 2020 3:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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My deepest condolences to Todd & Kristy and the family. Your dad was such a wonderful lifetime friend, kind and caring always there to help. May he R.I.P.
We are very sorry to hear about Jerry. Prayers for the family.
Loved uncle Jerry. May GOD comfort your family during this time.
I knew Jerry Dean in high school. He was always kind and considerate, and a vey likable fellow. I’m very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Kristy and Todd. Loved Uncle Jerry, he always had a smile on his face when I saw him. May GOD give you comfort
Words can’t express the sadness I feel about the loss of Jerry. He was a good man and an even better friend. We spent many a morning at Roos having coffee together. He will be missed by so many. I’m thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Jerry, May you Rest in Peace. May the Angels take your pain and sorrow away. You will be missed, but not forgotten. Your family loves you so much! May God wrap them in comfort as they remember the good times and memories they have of you.
Todd and Christie, Earl and I ate so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kristy and Todd my deepest condolences to you and your families.
I have so many wonderful memories of your dad and my Jerry. Rest In Peace Jerry as Gods Hands are wrapped around you. Prayers and hugs coming to all who loved and knew him.
Donna Williamson.