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Russell E. King
March 28, 2016
Russell E. King (Tony), age 96, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Tony was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He was known as “Papa” to family and friends alike.
Tony is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Jonnie King.
He is survived by his son, Russell (Janice) King; four daughters, Betty (Toby) Atwell , Ruby (Alan) Hass, Brenda (Mario) Santinelli and Linda (David) Foster; grandchildren, Sonya Hudson, Russell (Erika) Hass, Mary (James) Stankard, Lonnie (Tammy) Wilson, Johnny (Joanna) Wilson, Mark (Jodi) Santinelli, Steve (Jenny) Hass, Donnie (Jennifer) Wilson, David Hass, Melinda (Mike) Moulton; 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, all of whom will dearly miss their Papa.
In 2013, Tony and Margery Paulk were united. She was his loving companion and friend and they shared many wonderful adventures together. Tony served his country for two years in the US Navy. He retired from St. Regis in 1985 after 33 years of faithful service. He was a volunteer firefighter with Brent Fire Department, served with the FHP auxiliary unit, Troop A, for approximately15 years and also served with ECSO Senior crimes unit until his health declined in June of 2015. He was a member of Gonzalez United Methodist Church. He loved to camp, fish, and spend time with his family.
Family will receive friends following the graveside service in the CEC at Gonzalez United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tony’s name to Covenant Hospice. The family would like to give a special thanks to Missy, Darrell, Balinda, Lori, Amanda, Barbara, Deloris and Pam for the wonderful care they gave to our Papa.
Graveside services were held at Gonzalez United Methodist Church Cemetery, Saturday, March 26, 2016.
Serving as pallbearers were his grandsons.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
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