Mr. John Edward King
04/14/1950 - 03/23/2023
Mr. John Edward King, age 72, passed away on Thursday March 23, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was the retired owner and operator of King’s Gun Shop in South Hill and a supervisor for IES, a telecommunications company that does contract work for Microsoft. John also enjoyed drag racing. He is survived by his wife, Nona J. King of La Crosse; his four children: Jodie Elaine King of South Hill, John Ervin King of Timberlake, NC, Joanna K. Fitts of Chase City and Bruce Edward King, ll of La Crosse; his three sisters: Patsi King of Franklin, Jackie Jones of Smithfield and Vanessa Jones of Franklin; his brother, Cecil King of Franklin; his eleven loving grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Pattie King and his sister, Jewel Faison. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, April 1st at 3:00 P.M. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory with interment to follow in La Crosse Cemetery with full American Legion Post 79 Military Honors. The family will receive friends starting at 2:00 P.M. until service time in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mecklenburg County Cancer Association at P.O. Box 311, Chase City, VA 23924; St. Jude Children’s Hospital attn. Memorials Processing, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the King family.
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Sincere condolences to the family. May God bless you with wonderful memories, comfort and peace.
Love and prayers to the entire sweet family
George
John worked with me for many years. He was the guy everyone wanted to be around. Although he was forced to stop working, he continued to be a team member and true friend. We enjoyed his company for the last time at our Annual Christmas party as our special guest. I will always remember John and he holds a special place in the hearts of the IES team. Rest in peace my brother and friend.
Our condolences to the King family. We were so sorry to hear of John’s passing. May the Holy Spirit comfort you and give you peace. Our prayers are with you.
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You are in my thoughts. Sorry for your loss. It’s a shame as neighbors that we weren’t closer. Reading the other condolences assures me that you and your family would have been great to spend time with.
Neighbor
Being neighbors for 44 years…… our heavenly Father is good. Fill the home with the peace that passes all understanding. Blanket Nona and family with comfort for their broken hearts.
Nona,and family, Jimmie and I are so sorry for your loss!! John was a wonderful example of what a Christian husband and father should be. He’ll be missed by all who knew him.But there’s coming a day when he’ll be waiting for you all with open arms. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Thank you, Sir!
Thank you for taking time and having the patience to answer my thousand questions about guns and shooting.
Thank you for deepening my knowledge and for helping me to become a better shooter.
It’s been a little while since those Sunday afternoons at Brunswick Gun Club, but I still have fond memories of your good humor and your smile every time I beat the big boys with my borrowed rifle and handloads. The only loading press I’ve ever had is the one you recommended and sold to me. Everything you taught me seemed to stick. Way better than my teachers in school.
God bless your soul and God bless your loving family!
Nona Red and I are sorry for your loss but we all know you will meet again in Heaven. Take Care. Love always.
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Nona and family.
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. You are in my prayers. May you feel the peace that only God can give.
Condolences to the King family
Praying for God’s comfort and peace that only He can provide for all of the King family during this time of sorrow.
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
So sorry for your loss Jodie and Ervin. My thoughts with you at this very tough time.
I’m so sorry. My prayers for the family.
Friend
So sorry … much love to Nona & the family
John was a great person and a wonderful friend. Thanking of you all !! May God be with you at this time!
We will always remember his love of the Lord and how he helped our growth in the faith!
Love and Bless you all at this time!
So very sorry for your loss!! We will be praying for you all!! Wish there were words of comfort. I know he loved you all dearly and will be waiting with open arms when you meet again. Our hearts are with you!!