Tuesday, November 4th, 2014
Jeffrey King
Jeffrey L. King, 55, St. Marys, died suddenly at 5:55 a.m. November 2, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born Sept. 27, 1959, in Lima, to Kenneth and Navelda Crouse King. His father is deceased. His mother survives in Orlando, Fla. On May 14, 1988, he married Barbara McEvoy, who survives at the residence.
Also surviving are three children, Josh King, St. Marys, Bradley (Amanda Whited) King, St. Marys, and Ashley (T.J. Hickman) King, St. Marys; five siblings, Karen (John) Slusher, Port Charlotte, Fla., Timothy (Natalie) King, Wapakoneta, Susan King, Orlando, Duane King, Anna, Texas, and Tabitha King, Orlando; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Also deceased are a granddaughter, Brookelynn R. King, and his in-laws, Bill and Betty McEvoy.
He was a 1979 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. He was employed at Plastipak Corporation. He was a hard working man, loving father and husband. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy.
He was a die hard Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He loved football, hockey, sprint car racing and NASCAR. Fishing with his children brought him great happiness, and he was always there for his children, no matter what they needed.
Rites are 8 p.m. Saturday at the Miller Funeral Home, west chapel, St. Marys, Pastor Tom Seger officiating.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the Grand Lake Improvement Association.
Condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
