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Leonard Bascom “L B” King

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Leonard Bascom “L B” King

Birth
Seagrove, Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Death
24 Sep 2011 (aged 88)
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA
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Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Leonard Bascom "L.B." King, 88, of Carolina Beach, NC, died Saturday, September 24, 2011, at Clare Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Care of Wilmington, NC. He was born in Seagrove, NC, the son of the late Bascom and Vellie King. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lee Parsons King.

He was a US Army veteran of WWII receiving four Bronze medals while serving with the 13th infantry, Company B.

In 1952, Leonard and Lee built King's Motel, on the oceanfront, of Carolina Beach. They owned and operated the motel until retirement in 1985. Throughout his life, Leonard enjoyed spending his time fishing and gardening. He especially enjoyed growing tomatoes from his canal home and selling them to his neighbors and friends. He enjoyed the company of all who stopped by.

L.B. is survived by brothers, Mike (Sue) King of Carolina Beach, Don King, Grady King and Reece King; sisters, Ida Auman, Gatha Bym, Molly Reeder and Doris Stevens, all of Seagrove, NC; nephews, Michael (Mary Beth) King of Kure Beach and Randall (Amy) King of Murrells Inlet, SC.

The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm, Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 11am, Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at Oleander Memorial Gardens with Rev. Chuck Love officiating.
Leonard Bascom "L.B." King, 88, of Carolina Beach, NC, died Saturday, September 24, 2011, at Clare Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Care of Wilmington, NC. He was born in Seagrove, NC, the son of the late Bascom and Vellie King. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lee Parsons King.

He was a US Army veteran of WWII receiving four Bronze medals while serving with the 13th infantry, Company B.

In 1952, Leonard and Lee built King's Motel, on the oceanfront, of Carolina Beach. They owned and operated the motel until retirement in 1985. Throughout his life, Leonard enjoyed spending his time fishing and gardening. He especially enjoyed growing tomatoes from his canal home and selling them to his neighbors and friends. He enjoyed the company of all who stopped by.

L.B. is survived by brothers, Mike (Sue) King of Carolina Beach, Don King, Grady King and Reece King; sisters, Ida Auman, Gatha Bym, Molly Reeder and Doris Stevens, all of Seagrove, NC; nephews, Michael (Mary Beth) King of Kure Beach and Randall (Amy) King of Murrells Inlet, SC.

The family will receive visitors from 6-8pm, Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 11am, Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at Oleander Memorial Gardens with Rev. Chuck Love officiating.

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  • Created by: John Evans
  • Added: Sep 25, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77068653/leonard_bascom-king: accessed ), memorial page for Leonard Bascom “L B” King (8 Dec 1922–24 Sep 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 77068653, citing Oleander Memorial Gardens, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by John Evans (contributor 47071981).