Lonnie Lee King, 76, dedicated and loving husband of Gwen Mace King, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
Born in Leland, NC, a son of the late David James King and the late Madeline Lee King, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed flying, building houses, and especially spending time with his family. He was one of twelve children from Leland, NC. He achieved his lifelong dream of being a pilot, earning his pilot's license and flying solo in 1990. Lonnie retired as a market manager from the meat department at BiLo after twenty-eight years of service. He later opened up his own business, King and King Construction. He was of the Lutheran faith.
Surviving, in addition to his loving wife of fifty-eight years, are his baby girl, Tami King of Easley; brothers, Henry King (Amy) of Tennessee and Johnny Carl King; sisters, Joyce Svoboda of Indiana and Diane Bacon of Cicero, IL; a special cousin, Gordon King (Diane) of Delco, NC; grandchildren, Victoria Tate of Greenville and Alexandria Johnson (Adam) of Easley, who affectionately knew him as "the popster"; two great-grandchildren who were the apple of his eye, Adalyn Davis Johnson (his "dancing queen") and Asher Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aircraft Owners and Pilot's Association at aopa.org.
Born in Leland, NC, a son of the late David James King and the late Madeline Lee King, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed flying, building houses, and especially spending time with his family. He was one of twelve children from Leland, NC. He achieved his lifelong dream of being a pilot, earning his pilot's license and flying solo in 1990. Lonnie retired as a market manager from the meat department at BiLo after twenty-eight years of service. He later opened up his own business, King and King Construction. He was of the Lutheran faith.
Surviving, in addition to his loving wife of fifty-eight years, are his baby girl, Tami King of Easley; brothers, Henry King (Amy) of Tennessee and Johnny Carl King; sisters, Joyce Svoboda of Indiana and Diane Bacon of Cicero, IL; a special cousin, Gordon King (Diane) of Delco, NC; grandchildren, Victoria Tate of Greenville and Alexandria Johnson (Adam) of Easley, who affectionately knew him as "the popster"; two great-grandchildren who were the apple of his eye, Adalyn Davis Johnson (his "dancing queen") and Asher Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aircraft Owners and Pilot's Association at aopa.org.
Lonnie Lee King, 76, dedicated and loving husband of Gwen Mace King, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
Born in Leland, NC, a son of the late David James King and the late Madeline Lee King, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed flying, building houses, and especially spending time with his family. He was one of twelve children from Leland, NC. He achieved his lifelong dream of being a pilot, earning his pilot's license and flying solo in 1990. Lonnie retired as a market manager from the meat department at BiLo after twenty-eight years of service. He later opened up his own business, King and King Construction. He was of the Lutheran faith.
Surviving, in addition to his loving wife of fifty-eight years, are his baby girl, Tami King of Easley; brothers, Henry King (Amy) of Tennessee and Johnny Carl King; sisters, Joyce Svoboda of Indiana and Diane Bacon of Cicero, IL; a special cousin, Gordon King (Diane) of Delco, NC; grandchildren, Victoria Tate of Greenville and Alexandria Johnson (Adam) of Easley, who affectionately knew him as "the popster"; two great-grandchildren who were the apple of his eye, Adalyn Davis Johnson (his "dancing queen") and Asher Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aircraft Owners and Pilot's Association at aopa.org.
Born in Leland, NC, a son of the late David James King and the late Madeline Lee King, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed flying, building houses, and especially spending time with his family. He was one of twelve children from Leland, NC. He achieved his lifelong dream of being a pilot, earning his pilot's license and flying solo in 1990. Lonnie retired as a market manager from the meat department at BiLo after twenty-eight years of service. He later opened up his own business, King and King Construction. He was of the Lutheran faith.
Surviving, in addition to his loving wife of fifty-eight years, are his baby girl, Tami King of Easley; brothers, Henry King (Amy) of Tennessee and Johnny Carl King; sisters, Joyce Svoboda of Indiana and Diane Bacon of Cicero, IL; a special cousin, Gordon King (Diane) of Delco, NC; grandchildren, Victoria Tate of Greenville and Alexandria Johnson (Adam) of Easley, who affectionately knew him as "the popster"; two great-grandchildren who were the apple of his eye, Adalyn Davis Johnson (his "dancing queen") and Asher Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aircraft Owners and Pilot's Association at aopa.org.
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