Willis Milton "King" King, age 70, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Calhoun Falls, SC, he was the son of the late Willis Melzer King and the late Rosie Woodall King. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. King retired from BASF after many years of service to them. He was a member of the Ruff Lodge AF&M, Hejaz Shrine Temple, and Gethsemane Baptist Temple.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Ann Whitten King, of the home; sons, Dennis Chastain and Randy King, both of Anderson, SC; a daughter, Sherry Nester of Virginia; three sisters, Frances Sanders, of California, Marie Burden, of Anderson, SC, and Jo Baker, of Starr, SC; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma King.
The Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at M.J. Dolly Cooper Veteran's Cemetery with Military Honors and Masonic Rites. Reverend Sam Duncan will officiate.
The family will be at the home, and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC
Events
Visitation
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Graveside service
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
11:00AM
M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery
140 Inway Drive
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: 864-332-8022
Final Resting Place
M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery
140 Inway Drive
Anderson, SC 29621