S.J. King, a life-long resident of Lincoln County and former mayor of the City of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday (May 20, 2016). He was 89.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Johnston and Neice' Blaylock King, grandson Jonathan King, four brothers and five sisters. He was the youngest of 10 children and the last surviving member of the family.
Mr. King was born in the Lincoln community. He served as a Fayetteville city alderman from 1966-1968. He was a former chairman of the ABC Commission in Nashville. Mr. King was elected mayor of the City of Fayetteville, serving in that seat from 1970-1976. He also served on the power board here from 1966-1969 under the CEO, Floyd Nelson.
He was instrumental in getting Amana, now known as Goodman Manufacturing, to locate to Fayetteville. It was during his terms as mayor that Copperweld opened here. These two companies have been very generous to the City of Fayetteville and Lincoln County. Mr. King was a true servant to his county and to the City of Fayetteville.
He was an avid businessman and part owner of the Piggly Wiggly in Park City. He genuinely loved people and sharing conversations of years passed. He never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife, Janice (Pickett) King; two daughters, Janice Rollins of Fayetteville, Connie and Larry Hearlston of Flintville; son, Jerry and Emily King of Fayetteville; two granddaughters; six grandsons; 14 great-grandchildren; and his precious Yorkie, Annie.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 28, at 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Don Hudson officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 12 until 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Thomas Foundation, 4220 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205 or the Howell Church of Christ, 275 South Fishing Ford Rd., Petersburg, TN 37144.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Johnston and Neice' Blaylock King, grandson Jonathan King, four brothers and five sisters. He was the youngest of 10 children and the last surviving member of the family.
Mr. King was born in the Lincoln community. He served as a Fayetteville city alderman from 1966-1968. He was a former chairman of the ABC Commission in Nashville. Mr. King was elected mayor of the City of Fayetteville, serving in that seat from 1970-1976. He also served on the power board here from 1966-1969 under the CEO, Floyd Nelson.
He was instrumental in getting Amana, now known as Goodman Manufacturing, to locate to Fayetteville. It was during his terms as mayor that Copperweld opened here. These two companies have been very generous to the City of Fayetteville and Lincoln County. Mr. King was a true servant to his county and to the City of Fayetteville.
He was an avid businessman and part owner of the Piggly Wiggly in Park City. He genuinely loved people and sharing conversations of years passed. He never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife, Janice (Pickett) King; two daughters, Janice Rollins of Fayetteville, Connie and Larry Hearlston of Flintville; son, Jerry and Emily King of Fayetteville; two granddaughters; six grandsons; 14 great-grandchildren; and his precious Yorkie, Annie.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 28, at 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Don Hudson officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 12 until 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Thomas Foundation, 4220 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205 or the Howell Church of Christ, 275 South Fishing Ford Rd., Petersburg, TN 37144.
Information provided by Higgins Funeral Home
S.J. King, a life-long resident of Lincoln County and former mayor of the City of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday (May 20, 2016). He was 89.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Johnston and Neice' Blaylock King, grandson Jonathan King, four brothers and five sisters. He was the youngest of 10 children and the last surviving member of the family.
Mr. King was born in the Lincoln community. He served as a Fayetteville city alderman from 1966-1968. He was a former chairman of the ABC Commission in Nashville. Mr. King was elected mayor of the City of Fayetteville, serving in that seat from 1970-1976. He also served on the power board here from 1966-1969 under the CEO, Floyd Nelson.
He was instrumental in getting Amana, now known as Goodman Manufacturing, to locate to Fayetteville. It was during his terms as mayor that Copperweld opened here. These two companies have been very generous to the City of Fayetteville and Lincoln County. Mr. King was a true servant to his county and to the City of Fayetteville.
He was an avid businessman and part owner of the Piggly Wiggly in Park City. He genuinely loved people and sharing conversations of years passed. He never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife, Janice (Pickett) King; two daughters, Janice Rollins of Fayetteville, Connie and Larry Hearlston of Flintville; son, Jerry and Emily King of Fayetteville; two granddaughters; six grandsons; 14 great-grandchildren; and his precious Yorkie, Annie.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 28, at 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Don Hudson officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 12 until 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Thomas Foundation, 4220 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205 or the Howell Church of Christ, 275 South Fishing Ford Rd., Petersburg, TN 37144.
Information provided by Higgins Funeral Home
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Johnston and Neice' Blaylock King, grandson Jonathan King, four brothers and five sisters. He was the youngest of 10 children and the last surviving member of the family.
Mr. King was born in the Lincoln community. He served as a Fayetteville city alderman from 1966-1968. He was a former chairman of the ABC Commission in Nashville. Mr. King was elected mayor of the City of Fayetteville, serving in that seat from 1970-1976. He also served on the power board here from 1966-1969 under the CEO, Floyd Nelson.
He was instrumental in getting Amana, now known as Goodman Manufacturing, to locate to Fayetteville. It was during his terms as mayor that Copperweld opened here. These two companies have been very generous to the City of Fayetteville and Lincoln County. Mr. King was a true servant to his county and to the City of Fayetteville.
He was an avid businessman and part owner of the Piggly Wiggly in Park City. He genuinely loved people and sharing conversations of years passed. He never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife, Janice (Pickett) King; two daughters, Janice Rollins of Fayetteville, Connie and Larry Hearlston of Flintville; son, Jerry and Emily King of Fayetteville; two granddaughters; six grandsons; 14 great-grandchildren; and his precious Yorkie, Annie.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 28, at 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Don Hudson officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 12 until 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Thomas Foundation, 4220 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205 or the Howell Church of Christ, 275 South Fishing Ford Rd., Petersburg, TN 37144.
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