Christopher Lee King went to rest with his heavenly father June 7, 2019.
Chris was born on Dec. 28, 1948 in Hollywood, California to Margaret and Lynn Johnson.
The second born of five brothers, Chris grew up in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, until joining the U.S. Air Force at 17 years old. During his time in the service, he traveled extensively in Europe, and was also stationed in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska.
Chris lived many years in Southern California and the Santa Maria area before relocating with his family to Susanville in 1986. He worked numerous jobs in the area before beginning his career as a maintenance mechanic at High Desert State Prison in 2000 until retiring in 2009.
A well-known character throughout the community, Chris was a loud humorous presence almost everywhere he went. For more than 20 years he volunteered for Crossroads Ministries helping in anyway needed, from cooking, to cleaning, to helping fix and maintain the building and kitchen equipment. Most years he marched or rode his Harley Davidson motorcycle proudly with his fellow Veterans in the Veteran's Day Parade. Chris was a selfless man, always putting others before him, and helping those in need.
Above all else Chris loved spending time with his wife and family. Whether it was getting together for a family dinner or vacation, he cherished those moments the most.
Chris is preceded in death by his son, Jesse King; his mother, Margaret Gaspar; stepfather, Phil King; and his father Lynn Johnson.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years; his children; grandchildren; brothers as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Funeral services for Chris King will be held at noon Tuesday, June 18, at the Susanville Assembly of God Church on Richmond Road. Internment will immediately follow at Diamond Crest Cemetery.
Chris was born on Dec. 28, 1948 in Hollywood, California to Margaret and Lynn Johnson.
The second born of five brothers, Chris grew up in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, until joining the U.S. Air Force at 17 years old. During his time in the service, he traveled extensively in Europe, and was also stationed in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska.
Chris lived many years in Southern California and the Santa Maria area before relocating with his family to Susanville in 1986. He worked numerous jobs in the area before beginning his career as a maintenance mechanic at High Desert State Prison in 2000 until retiring in 2009.
A well-known character throughout the community, Chris was a loud humorous presence almost everywhere he went. For more than 20 years he volunteered for Crossroads Ministries helping in anyway needed, from cooking, to cleaning, to helping fix and maintain the building and kitchen equipment. Most years he marched or rode his Harley Davidson motorcycle proudly with his fellow Veterans in the Veteran's Day Parade. Chris was a selfless man, always putting others before him, and helping those in need.
Above all else Chris loved spending time with his wife and family. Whether it was getting together for a family dinner or vacation, he cherished those moments the most.
Chris is preceded in death by his son, Jesse King; his mother, Margaret Gaspar; stepfather, Phil King; and his father Lynn Johnson.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years; his children; grandchildren; brothers as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Funeral services for Chris King will be held at noon Tuesday, June 18, at the Susanville Assembly of God Church on Richmond Road. Internment will immediately follow at Diamond Crest Cemetery.
Christopher Lee King went to rest with his heavenly father June 7, 2019.
Chris was born on Dec. 28, 1948 in Hollywood, California to Margaret and Lynn Johnson.
The second born of five brothers, Chris grew up in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, until joining the U.S. Air Force at 17 years old. During his time in the service, he traveled extensively in Europe, and was also stationed in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska.
Chris lived many years in Southern California and the Santa Maria area before relocating with his family to Susanville in 1986. He worked numerous jobs in the area before beginning his career as a maintenance mechanic at High Desert State Prison in 2000 until retiring in 2009.
A well-known character throughout the community, Chris was a loud humorous presence almost everywhere he went. For more than 20 years he volunteered for Crossroads Ministries helping in anyway needed, from cooking, to cleaning, to helping fix and maintain the building and kitchen equipment. Most years he marched or rode his Harley Davidson motorcycle proudly with his fellow Veterans in the Veteran's Day Parade. Chris was a selfless man, always putting others before him, and helping those in need.
Above all else Chris loved spending time with his wife and family. Whether it was getting together for a family dinner or vacation, he cherished those moments the most.
Chris is preceded in death by his son, Jesse King; his mother, Margaret Gaspar; stepfather, Phil King; and his father Lynn Johnson.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years; his children; grandchildren; brothers as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Funeral services for Chris King will be held at noon Tuesday, June 18, at the Susanville Assembly of God Church on Richmond Road. Internment will immediately follow at Diamond Crest Cemetery.
Chris was born on Dec. 28, 1948 in Hollywood, California to Margaret and Lynn Johnson.
The second born of five brothers, Chris grew up in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, until joining the U.S. Air Force at 17 years old. During his time in the service, he traveled extensively in Europe, and was also stationed in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska.
Chris lived many years in Southern California and the Santa Maria area before relocating with his family to Susanville in 1986. He worked numerous jobs in the area before beginning his career as a maintenance mechanic at High Desert State Prison in 2000 until retiring in 2009.
A well-known character throughout the community, Chris was a loud humorous presence almost everywhere he went. For more than 20 years he volunteered for Crossroads Ministries helping in anyway needed, from cooking, to cleaning, to helping fix and maintain the building and kitchen equipment. Most years he marched or rode his Harley Davidson motorcycle proudly with his fellow Veterans in the Veteran's Day Parade. Chris was a selfless man, always putting others before him, and helping those in need.
Above all else Chris loved spending time with his wife and family. Whether it was getting together for a family dinner or vacation, he cherished those moments the most.
Chris is preceded in death by his son, Jesse King; his mother, Margaret Gaspar; stepfather, Phil King; and his father Lynn Johnson.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years; his children; grandchildren; brothers as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Funeral services for Chris King will be held at noon Tuesday, June 18, at the Susanville Assembly of God Church on Richmond Road. Internment will immediately follow at Diamond Crest Cemetery.
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