Bob King, 79, of Burke Smokey Creek Road, Lenoir, Burke County, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Born in Transylvania County, NC on September 29, 1944, he was the son of the late Raymond Lee King and Nell B. King. Bob was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
Mr. King was an active member of North Catawba Baptist Church where he served in countless ways. Including Deacon, Outreach, Visitation and Bereavement, to name a few. He had a servant’s heart and followed wherever the Lord led him.
Bob is survived by his wife, Jan H. King; daughter, Angie King Dunham (John); granddaughter, Megan Hopkins; great-grandchildren; Ayden, Scarlett, and Sawyer Hopkins; brother, Bill King (Deb); and sister, Carolyn Bucklew (Raymond).
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lolita Clark.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at North Catawba Baptist Church with Revs. Ned Webb, David Brown, and Nick Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the US Navy and the Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Many memories and adventures with Bob. We will miss him. Prayers for the family