William "Billy" King

1949 - 2016

William "Billy" King obituary, 1949-2016

BORN

1949

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe

204 South Main Street

Monroe, North Carolina

William King Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 21, 2016.

William H. "Billy" King, age 67, passed away at his home in Monroe, North Carolina the morning of Tuesday, September 20, 2016 after a courageous three and a half year battle with multiple myeloma. He was born July 18, 1949 in Henderson, North Carolina to Clifton and Helen King.
Billy graduated from J. F. Webb High School and Wake Technical Community College, and pursued additional education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. After college, he began a 41 year career with the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Godfrey King and a brother, Gary King. Billy is survived by his sons Brian King and Adam King; his adopted daughter, Jennifer Malick; his siblings, Jerry King, Betty King and Dorothy King; and companion and special friend, Jennie Brecht. Billy will be remembered as a devoted Christian father whose joy in life was centered around his sons. He enjoyed muscle cars, repairing and fixing things, and had a priority for putting others first.
Visitation will be on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. with funeral following at 2:00 p.m. at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe, 204 South Main Street. The service will be led by Mr. Jim Sanford. Burial will follow at Lakeland Memorial Park where he will be laid to rest beside his son, Matthew.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcewenmonroechapel.com. McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service of Monroe is honored to serve the family of Mr. King.

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October 26, 2016

Ronn Posey

To both Billy's sons and family .., saddened to learn of my friends passing yesterday ! He always had a smile and a warmth from the first, as we worked together at NCDOT. (Location and Surveys Unit 1970's) Heartfelt condolences, Ronn Posey of Albemarle, NC

October 3, 2016

Glenn woodlief

I was really sorry to hear of Billy's passing.He was truly one of the good guys.

September 27, 2016

Scott Allen

Brian and Adam, I am so sorry for your loss. Billy and I worked together at the NCDOT and he was a true friend. He would do anything for anybody. He loved you two very much and he loved talking about how successful you both were in life. He was a very proud father. You both are in my prayers.

September 27, 2016

Nelson & TJ Rowell

Adam
We're so sorry for the pain and grief you're going through. Until you've lost a parent you truly can't understand the pain. The days ahead won't be easy but each day will be a little better. We know how proud your dad is of the man you've become. We're so sorry we couldn't be there for the funeral as we were out of town. You and your whole family remain in our prayers.

September 24, 2016

Dorothy

Brian and Adam, I am so sorry to hear of your fathers battle and your recent loss of him. I met you both at Aunt Helen Mae`s funeral for the first time and could see how proud Billy was of you two. Our mothers were sisters and were very close so we spent a lot of time growing up together. My brothers and Billy spent a lot of time exploring what the world held for them to enjoy. I wish you could get some time talking with them telling you of their experiences as they grew up together. I am so sorry to not to have been able to have attended his funeral services today. Please know that we care about you all and wish that we could have been there. God bless you now and in all the days to follow. Please fill free to contact us.

September 24, 2016

Jewel Gause

So sorry for your loss. Billy and My dad (Uncle Frankie ) spent time together talking long ago. He would always say hi when I saw him in passing. Prayers and love always. Jewel

September 24, 2016

Patsy King

Words cannot express how deeply I feel about the loss of your dad. Nothing prepares you for this event in your life. I do believe Billy is not suffering anymore as Gary is not. I'm glad Billy had you guys by his side during his time of illness caring and supporting him through it. You guys were truly the apple of his eye. I want to be there today but I'm unable to do so. My prayers are with you today and the days to come. May the Lord help and strengthen and keep you guys. Lets not forget that we are family and I mean it when I say if you need anything let me know!

September 23, 2016

Sue Sischo

I didn't know Billy personally but I felt I knew him through his special person Jennie. We prayed for him through his illness a lot. Thank you Brian and Adam for taking such good care of your dad and making him feel so loved . Will be praying for your family in the days ahead. Glad he had Jennie for these months to be with him!!

September 21, 2016

Shirley Mabry

Brian and Adam, I am so sorry for your loss. I was fortunate enough to know your dad for about seven years, and he was such a wonderful man and great neighbor. I truly enjoyed our conversations and the stories he would tell me. I thought the world of your dad and he will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

September 21, 2016

William Nelson

I worked with Billy years ago . He was great supervisor doing my time with him in Charles Cunningham office . He taught me many things concerning the NC DOT to make me a better person as an inspector .

September 21, 2016

jannie curlee

Such a wonderful man, he will be greatly missed. We will see you on the other side Billie, meet you at the river. so sorry for your loss family. Jannie Curlee

September 21, 2016

Tim Boland - NCDOT

Adam and Brian, I am so sorry for your loss. Billy was a very good man with a kind heart and always had time for everyone. I am sorry I did not get to meet you both until this time but it is evident of how good a father he was because you both have turned out to be very nice young men. I know he was very proud of you and talked about you all the time at NCDOT. I consider it a profound privilege that I got to work with your father and will always consider him a true friend and a wonderful human being. Be assured and take comfort that we will see him again and Heaven just got a little more friendlier with him there. God Bless and his Peace be with you.

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