Shirrel Lannon King, 76, Russellville, Ala., passed away peacefully at his residence Monday, June 11, 2012, surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years and family. A celebration of his life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at his church home, Gravel Hill Church of Christ, 4165 Gravel Hill Road, Phil Campbell, Ala. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made on Shirrel's behalf to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He graduated from Belgreen High School in 1954; he later married his high school sweetheart, Hazel Creekmore King. He was well known as an auto mechanic for 40 years, working for Grissom Motor Co., Tinsley Buick and then opened his own business, King's Garage. He retired from there in 2000. He was preceded in death by his parents, Silver and Arvella King; brother, Shannon King; and two very special in-laws, Aaron and Corky Creekmore. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Creekmore King; children, Ricky (Anita) King, Hartselle, Tammie (Steve) Pierce, Belgreen, Randy (Valerie) King, Russellville; sister, Ophelia (Jimmy) Mayfield, Russellville; seven grandchildren, Kristy (Jim) Hawkins, Allen Pierce, Anna Pierce, Kayla King, Brandon King, Dakota King and Summer King; three great-grandchildren, Trey, Jack and Emma Hawkins; and three nieces. Thanks to Dr. Lynn Ridgeway and his staff, and to our family and friends who have been so supportive. Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, assisted the family.
Shirrel Lannon King, 76, Russellville, Ala., passed away peacefully at his residence Monday, June 11, 2012, surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years and family. A celebration of his life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at his church home, Gravel Hill Church of Christ, 4165 Gravel Hill Road, Phil Campbell, Ala. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made on Shirrel's behalf to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He graduated from Belgreen High School in 1954; he later married his high school sweetheart, Hazel Creekmore King. He was well known as an auto mechanic for 40 years, working for Grissom Motor Co., Tinsley Buick and then opened his own business, King's Garage. He retired from there in 2000. He was preceded in death by his parents, Silver and Arvella King; brother, Shannon King; and two very special in-laws, Aaron and Corky Creekmore. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Creekmore King; children, Ricky (Anita) King, Hartselle, Tammie (Steve) Pierce, Belgreen, Randy (Valerie) King, Russellville; sister, Ophelia (Jimmy) Mayfield, Russellville; seven grandchildren, Kristy (Jim) Hawkins, Allen Pierce, Anna Pierce, Kayla King, Brandon King, Dakota King and Summer King; three great-grandchildren, Trey, Jack and Emma Hawkins; and three nieces. Thanks to Dr. Lynn Ridgeway and his staff, and to our family and friends who have been so supportive. Akins Funeral Home, Russellville, assisted the family.
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