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 Kenneth Franklin King

Kenneth Franklin King, age 77, of Cherokee Village, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at the Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas surrounded by the love of his family.

Kenneth was born on January 12, 1931 Rector Arkansas to Jewell King and Marie (Duffel) King.  Kenneth graduated from Rector High School in 1949 and Later that year married Mary Virginia Morris on August 6, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, while Kenneth was working at the Cadillac Motor Company.  Kenneth entered into the U.S. Army in 1952and was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri where he served as a Drill Instructor/Drill Sergeant.  After finishing his service in the Army Kenneth returned to Arkansas and earned his accounting degree from Arkansas State University in May of 1959.

Kenneth moved his family to Hardy, Arkansas in 1959 and worked as an accountant for Ralph Johnson in the Hidden Valley Development Company.  Kenneth served as the General Manager for the Woodland Hills Development Company until 1962.  In 1963 Kenneth established the King Agency Real Estate which provided real estate, insurance and accounting services.  King Agency Real Estate remained in business in the same location for 31 years from 1963 until 1992, when Kenneth entered into business with Ron Rhodes and started the King Rhodes Real Estate business.  Kenneth continued with the business until he retired in 1996.

Kenneth was a well known figure in both business and civic affairs in Sharp County as well as the surrounding region.  He served as a Director on the Board of First National Bank in Batesville, Arkansas; a Director of the area Boy Scouts of America and was one of the original members of the Board of Directors for the Eastern Ozarks Hospital in Cherokee Village.  Kenneth was active in helping establish the Chamber of Commerce in the Spring River area.  He served on the Finance Committee at the First Baptist Church of Hardy, where he and his family were members.  Kenneth was also very involved in the activities of the Highland School system, where he worked for many years with the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and served on the Highland School Board.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Virginia (Morris) King of Cherokee Village; his mother, Marie (Duffel) Blan and step-father, Fred Blan; and a brother, Miles King.

 

He is survived by his three children: Kevin King and wife Lita; Deanna (King) Strobbe and husband Greg; and Joel King and wife Kim, all of Highland; Six grandchildren, including Kara (King) McEntire and husband Jeff, Brett Strobbe, Erika King, Kolby King, Preston King and Landon Strobbe; great-grandchildren Kenzie McEntire and Mallory McEntire (and a third great-grandchild due in April).

Kenneth is also survived by a step-sister Martha Dean Wilson of Paragould and a sister-in-law Reba (Morris) Nolen of Marmaduke.

 

Pallbearers are Brett Strobbe, Kolby King, Preston King, Jeff McEntire and Kerry Evans.

 

Honorary Pallbearers are Linn Garner, Max Hill, Ronnie Qualls, Allie McBride, Donna Kelly, Dana Murphy, Paul Stovall, Jim Counts, Henry Gschwend, Karen Taylor and the Staff of Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

 

Services will take place at the First Baptist Church of Hardy at 1:00 PM Friday, March 7, 2008, with Bro. Ferrell Duffel of Manila officiating. Interment will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Highland.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at First Baptist Church.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Sharp County Community Foundation at either FNBC, P.O. Box 8 Ash Flat, AR  72513 or Liberty Bank, 1927 US Hwy 62-412, Hardy, AR  72542

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their compassionate and loving care.

 





Condolences and Messages
Message From: Curtis Bratcher Email Address: curtisb@centurytel.net
To the Family of Kenneth, we express our deepest condolences. Over the past 40 years, all of you have been great friends and the Sharp County area has lost one of our best community leaders. Peace be with you in this sorrowing time. Curtis and Pat
Message From: Richard & Wendy Smith Email Address: svranch@centurytel.net
Dear King Family, Richard and I will be leaving town Wednesday night for a 4-day trip to Texas. We will miss your Dad's services - and regret that. Just want you to know that we are thinking of you and are sorry for your loss. Kenneth (and Mary) were proud people. They will be, and are, greatly missed. Again, our hearts are with you.
Message From: Lynn Williams and Family Email Address: awilliams@fnbc.us
We were saddened to hear of Kenneth's passing. Our prayer is that the comfort of the Lord will come to you, and bring you through this difficult time. If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask. Lynn, Tish, Caleb, and Zoe
Message From: DAVID AND TERESA HUFFMASTER Email Address: HUFFMASTER103@YAHOO.COM
WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Message From: Dr. Wayne & Helen Smith Email Address: drwsmith@suddenlink.net
I have long counted my acquaintance with your family as a part of the treasures of my life. My condolences to the family in this loss. Wayne
Message From: Kim Harkey Email Address: kimberly.harkey@arkansas.gov
Your family are in my prayers. Our loss if Heaven's gain.
Message From: Jana McLane Brown Email Address: jbrown@1midwest.com
Dear Deanna and family,I am so sorry for your loss. I know he was a very special man, and will be missed by many. Even though I didn't know him very well, I know he must have been a dynamic person to have had such awesome children! I am sorry this has been such a difficult time for you. When things slow down, I would love to see you. Take care of yourself. I love you. Always sisters, Jana
Message From: Dick & Carol Alexander Email Address: dalexander002a@centurytel.net
Our deepest sympathy to your family. For so many years your dad was an incredable asset to this community, as was your mother. All three of you children have followed thier example. Our prayers are with you. Dick
Message From: Carla Houston Email Address: carla.houston@sbcglobal.net
Deanna I was sorry to hear the news about the loss of your father. If the weather had permitted, Jana and I were going to come for visitation. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and thoughts in this difficult time. LIOB Carla
Message From: CC and Pat Baird Email Address: ccandpatbaird@yahoo.com
Kevin I wish we could be there to share our feelings with you. You and your family have always been very important to us. I know that you understand that death is indeed a blessing but I also know that it is difficult on the family.
Message From: Tom Peebles Email Address: peebles1@suddenlink.net
Kevin, Deanna, and Joel, I have many memories of your dad from our childhood. I'll never forget his reaction when Mary "touched" the tree with her car! My thoughts and prayer are with you today. Tom
Message From: Keith and Jackie Darner Email Address: keithdarner@msn.com
Kevin, Deanna, and Joel, We deeply share the loss of your Father. It was an honor to have had him as a leader and teacher to both of us involving our careers in real estate. Your Mother and Father were both truly wonderful to us and we feel blessed to have known them. We celebrate his life, with our sincere condolences to all of your family.
Message From: Bill and Mindy Lowe Email Address: blowe@nucor-yamato.com
Kevin, Deanna, and Joel - Mindy and I are very sorry for your loss. Your mom and dad were always very important to us. We are praying for you all. God bless you. Bill and Mindy.
Message From: Gordon & Jan Powell Email Address: janpow@centurytel.net
Kevin, Deanna and Joel and families - We are sorry for your loss, but he is with Mary now. We moved here in 1989 and Kenneth & Mary took us under their wings and included us in family gatherings and introduced us to many friends. We have fond memories of times spent with your family. Love, Gordie & Jan
Message From: Rhonda Eveland Email Address: casathirdlaw@yahoo.com
Judge King and Family, The CASA family is sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Message From: Tracy Wright Email Address: tracy.wright@arkansas.gov
Judge King, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Tracy Wright Office of Chief Counsel
Message From: Jerry &Cookie Jernigan Email Address: jjernigan@centurytel.net
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Message From: WAYNE LINDSEY Email Address: FRED-LINDSEY@UIOWA.EDU
Deanna and Kevin, my thoughts and prayers are with you. You have my deepest sympathy.
Message From: Karla Preston Email Address: karlapreston@hotmail.com
Kevin, Deanna, Joel and family, I will remember your Dad as a kind and helpful person. He enjoyed his work, family and friends. I am thankful he is with Mary and you do not have to watch him suffer anymore. I wanted to be at the funeral but the weather is not good for traveling. I am praying for all of you. God Bless you. Karla
Message From: Peggy Davis Rogers Email Address:
Words seem so inadequate when a loss of a parent leaves such a void in one's life. I know that each of you is proud of your father and his contributions to your community. May each of you find solace in your faith. I am sorry for your loss.
Message From: jim and peggy simpson Email Address: jimmlesi@yahoo.com
He was a good friend to my mother and dad he will be missed.
Message From: Malcolm Long Email Address: salong@ipa.net
Kevin, Deanna, Joel, and family, I just read of your fathers passing in Friday's Batesville Guard. I know it is a relief that he does not have to suffer anymore but that does not make your loss easy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Malcolm, Sherry, and Grant
Message From: gregchance Email Address: gchance@astate.edu
Dear Deanna: Just wanted to tell you your dad was a really nice fellow! my condolances! Greg chance
Message From: Patricia Losak Email Address: gpal@aristotle.net
Kevin, Deanna, and Joel. I express my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father.
Message From: Stacy & Bart Yarborough Email Address: stacy@jpking.com
Joel, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here if you need us. Stacy
Message From: Lee & Glenna Giles Email Address: lrgiles@hotmail.com
Kevin, the finest memorial to your Dad is the presence of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren among us. May God bless you and all of your family in your time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.
Message From: Bishop Family Email Address: DDBISHOP@SWBELL.NET
Kevin, Deanna, and Joel, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Your DAD was a great man and will be greatly missed by all. He is with your beloved Mom and the two are once again united. May God bless your family.
Message From: Don Heuer Email Address: h24@suddenlink.net
I had the pleasure of serving with Kenneth on the board of First National Bank of Batesville and Hardy. He always had a smile and go-to it attitude. It is easy to see by the Messages From: above that he was so very much a part of the Hardy community.I would add the Blessings of God to his family of children and grandchildren.
Message From: Jack and Carolyn Horrell and Dana Email Address: dgoakes69@yahoo
Kevin, Deanna and Joel, We remember the days when we all lived next door. Your mom and dad were good friends, we have missed your mom and now your dad we will miss as well. They were a great part of our community. God bless you all.

 

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