Leroy King

Leroy King
Date Died: September 21, 2011

Leroy King, resident of Chico, Texas went to be with his Lord on September 21, 2011. He had just celebrated his 91st birthday with friends and family. Leroy was born in Walters, Oklahoma to Hugh Lawrence and Nellie Gay King. His older sister Berniece King Morris lives in Lamar, Colorado. His younger brother James Lawrence King preceded Leroy in death in May 21 of this year.

Leroy was married to Mary Ella Scarborough King who preceded him in death in 1965. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara King McGuire of Houston, Texas; granddaughters, Miranda McGuire Owens of Phoenix, Arizona and Amanda McGuire Jones of Bridgeport, Texas; great granddaughters, Paula Jones, Rachel Jones, and MaryElla Owens. For most of his adult life Leroy lived in Wichita Falls, Texas. He drove a truck hauling oil field equipment and later he owned his own welding business. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church for many years.

Leroy was a quiet man with a dry sense of humor. He visited regularly with his Chico neighbors and nearby family. He enjoyed old western movies and classic country music. "Papa" King will be missed by the many whose hearts and lives he touched.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport with burial in Crestview Memorial Park in Wichita Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his name to Presbyterian Children's Home and Services, PO Box 140888, Austin, Texas 78714-9981, www.pchas.org, or 1-800-888-1904.

Hawkins Funeral Home, Bridgeport, Texas, 940-683-2211

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Dear Barbara and Miranda,

There are no words adequate to express the loss of one so loved. Know that I hold you both in my heart with love and prayers.

Rose Mary
Houston

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Dear Barbara and Miranda

We are recalling when we first met Leroy at his house in Wichita Falls in the early 1960s. It was always a pleasure to be around him. He taught me the game of "washer pitching." Visits through the years were always a pleasure.You and Miranda had such a warm and loving relationship with Papa King. Your care and devotion to him was obvious.

We send our love to you.

Joanne and Doug
Mountain Center, CA.

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Barbara and family,

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Though we did not have the privilege to know him, we felt the love your family had and know how you will cherish wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are here for you.

Your Houston Neighbors,
Frances & Jim Adams

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Dear Barbara, Miranda and Family,

We are sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like he had had a long and fruitful life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love,
Tom & Maria Houston

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