John W. “Jack” King Jr., 95, of Kerrville, Texas, passed from this life at a local care facility on Sunday, March 15, 2015, in Kerrville, Texas.
Jack was born January 31, 1920, in Moline, Illinois.
Jack was the son of John Wilford King Sr. and Jessie (Graham) King and was raised in Oak Park, Illinois. He was happily married to Marie (LeClear) King for 62 years.
A Son of the American Revolution and a veteran of World War II; Jack was a graduate of the University of Illinois and worked professionally as a Mechanical Engineer for 40 years. He worked for Teletype, Henry Pratt and WATUBO, before retiring to Kerrville, TX with his wife and best friend, Marie. Together, they enjoyed years of traveling the US in their RV and engaging in numerous craft projects together. Jack loved wood working, stained glass work, cars, sailing and a great joke. He had a wonderful sense of humor, which he very much enjoyed sharing with friends.
Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his two children, Gregg King of Middletown, OH and Holly King of Chicago, IL.
The family request that memorial contributions be made to Peterson Hospice, 1121 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028. Credit card donations can be given at (830)258-7799.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.kerrvillefuneralhometx.com by selecting Obituaries. Select “Sign Guestbook” at the top right of the individual memorial.
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kerrville Funeral Home.
Contributor: K. Pitcher (47591784)
Jack was born January 31, 1920, in Moline, Illinois.
Jack was the son of John Wilford King Sr. and Jessie (Graham) King and was raised in Oak Park, Illinois. He was happily married to Marie (LeClear) King for 62 years.
A Son of the American Revolution and a veteran of World War II; Jack was a graduate of the University of Illinois and worked professionally as a Mechanical Engineer for 40 years. He worked for Teletype, Henry Pratt and WATUBO, before retiring to Kerrville, TX with his wife and best friend, Marie. Together, they enjoyed years of traveling the US in their RV and engaging in numerous craft projects together. Jack loved wood working, stained glass work, cars, sailing and a great joke. He had a wonderful sense of humor, which he very much enjoyed sharing with friends.
Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his two children, Gregg King of Middletown, OH and Holly King of Chicago, IL.
The family request that memorial contributions be made to Peterson Hospice, 1121 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028. Credit card donations can be given at (830)258-7799.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.kerrvillefuneralhometx.com by selecting Obituaries. Select “Sign Guestbook” at the top right of the individual memorial.
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kerrville Funeral Home.
Contributor: K. Pitcher (47591784)
John W. “Jack” King Jr., 95, of Kerrville, Texas, passed from this life at a local care facility on Sunday, March 15, 2015, in Kerrville, Texas.
Jack was born January 31, 1920, in Moline, Illinois.
Jack was the son of John Wilford King Sr. and Jessie (Graham) King and was raised in Oak Park, Illinois. He was happily married to Marie (LeClear) King for 62 years.
A Son of the American Revolution and a veteran of World War II; Jack was a graduate of the University of Illinois and worked professionally as a Mechanical Engineer for 40 years. He worked for Teletype, Henry Pratt and WATUBO, before retiring to Kerrville, TX with his wife and best friend, Marie. Together, they enjoyed years of traveling the US in their RV and engaging in numerous craft projects together. Jack loved wood working, stained glass work, cars, sailing and a great joke. He had a wonderful sense of humor, which he very much enjoyed sharing with friends.
Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his two children, Gregg King of Middletown, OH and Holly King of Chicago, IL.
The family request that memorial contributions be made to Peterson Hospice, 1121 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028. Credit card donations can be given at (830)258-7799.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.kerrvillefuneralhometx.com by selecting Obituaries. Select “Sign Guestbook” at the top right of the individual memorial.
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kerrville Funeral Home.
Contributor: K. Pitcher (47591784)
Jack was born January 31, 1920, in Moline, Illinois.
Jack was the son of John Wilford King Sr. and Jessie (Graham) King and was raised in Oak Park, Illinois. He was happily married to Marie (LeClear) King for 62 years.
A Son of the American Revolution and a veteran of World War II; Jack was a graduate of the University of Illinois and worked professionally as a Mechanical Engineer for 40 years. He worked for Teletype, Henry Pratt and WATUBO, before retiring to Kerrville, TX with his wife and best friend, Marie. Together, they enjoyed years of traveling the US in their RV and engaging in numerous craft projects together. Jack loved wood working, stained glass work, cars, sailing and a great joke. He had a wonderful sense of humor, which he very much enjoyed sharing with friends.
Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his two children, Gregg King of Middletown, OH and Holly King of Chicago, IL.
The family request that memorial contributions be made to Peterson Hospice, 1121 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028. Credit card donations can be given at (830)258-7799.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.kerrvillefuneralhometx.com by selecting Obituaries. Select “Sign Guestbook” at the top right of the individual memorial.
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kerrville Funeral Home.
Contributor: K. Pitcher (47591784)
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