Frank & Bright Funeral Home
George King
Aug 1st, 1935 - Jan 7th, 2015George C. King, age 79, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Sterling, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at the home of his son in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee.
George was born August 1, 1935 in Xenia, IL to Curtis and Gladys (Henson) King. He worked for U.S. Customs in Virginia and later in Orlando, FL, retiring after 40 years. He also worked for Motorola and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. George was a member of Orlando Community of Christ Church and was very active in Masons and Shrine with memberships with Masonic Lodge in Oviedo, FL, Olivet Commandery Knights Templar in Orlando, FL, Scottish Rite of Freemasonary in Orlando, FL, Bahia Shrine in Orlando, FL, and was a life member of Flora, IL Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling, golf, and playing pool.
George is survived by his children: Lisa (Michael) Smith of Leesburg, VA, George Curtis King Jr. of Soddy-Daisy, TN, Michael C. (Karen) King of Berryville, VA, and David C. (Andrea) King of Stephens City, VA; along with 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sons: Barry and Gary, 1 brother: John David Chaney, an infant sister, and a grandson: Matthew David King.
A funeral service for George King will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, IL, with visitation beginning at 12 p.m. (Noon) on Monday. Masonic Rites will be presented prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia, IL, with military honors. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Orlando Community of Christ, or Brush Creek Community of Christ. For charity donation information or to share a condolence, visit www.frankandbright.com.