Richard Kenneth King

RICHARD KENNETH KING

Richard Kenneth King, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2020 after suffering a heart attack.  He lived in Sweetens Cove his entire life.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.   Kenneth worked for Lodge Manufacturing for over 50 years before he retired in 1997.

He loved coon hunting along with watching the deer and squirrels on his property.   Kenneth loved spending time with his grandsons, his two great-granddaughters and his dog, Daisy Mae.  He will always be remembered for his smile and kindness to everyone he met.

Kenneth was born on August 13, 1935 to the late John and Dola Mae King.  He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cindy King; brothers, Junior King, William Dick King, Franklin Dee King, Albert King and Ernest King and sister, Mary Jo King.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Violet King; son, Ronnie King (Pam Henderson); daughter, Sherry Martin (James Foshee); brothers, Houston King (Betty) and Jimmy King (Carolyn); sisters, Ann Chance (Bruce), Betty Boyd, Susie Alder (Danny) and Pearl Poe (Bobby); grandsons, Chris Martin (Amanda Tucker) and Joey Martin (Lindsay Laymon) and two great-granddaughters, Layla and Shelby Martin who loved their “Pa” very much. 

There will be a private graveside service with immediate family only on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Pastor Ronnie Case officiating.

The State of Tennessee mandated “Corvid 19” Policy will apply to this graveside service.

Pallbearers will be Chris Martin, Joey Martin, Dennis Reed, James Foshee, Daniel King and Dakota King.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, TN, 423-942-9500.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com

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