1924
Billy
2015
Billy Hugh King
April 29, 1924 — February 15, 2015
BILLY HUGH KING passed away peacefully on Sunday February 15, 2015 at the age of 90. He was born on April 29, 1924 in Joaquin, Texas. Predeceased by his parents Charles Guy King and Marcia Truitt, his cherished loved ones ; wife , Frances Chimento King , son, Michael Randolph King, grandson William Randolph. King and brother Charles Guy King II.
He is survived by his dedicated daughter, Marcia King Reck , son-in law Gothard Joseph Reck, and grandchildren, Gothard King Reck and Kelly Jude King. He also leaves behind his sister, Peggy King Shearer of Montgomery, Texas, nephews, Kenneth Day King, Charles Guy King III and niece , Laura Will Keller all of Houston , Texas.
Billy joined the Unite States Marines in early 1944 where although he was born with the given name Billy was assigned the name of William. He was Honorably Discharged in late 1945 having been wounded during his participation in action against the Enemy forces on Iwo Jima and the Volcano Islands. He was the recipient of the World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal. After the war Billy moved to Harvey Louisiana where he went on to establish Bill King Company, Inc. an oil field equipment business that sustained the lives in many families for over 45 years. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church ,the American Legion and VFW.
He was a man of extreme generosity and work ethic, but shied away from the lime light never wanting to be recognized for his charitable acts. He will be extremely missed by all who knew him.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. A Funeral Mass will follow. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .
He is survived by his dedicated daughter, Marcia King Reck , son-in law Gothard Joseph Reck, and grandchildren, Gothard King Reck and Kelly Jude King. He also leaves behind his sister, Peggy King Shearer of Montgomery, Texas, nephews, Kenneth Day King, Charles Guy King III and niece , Laura Will Keller all of Houston , Texas.
Billy joined the Unite States Marines in early 1944 where although he was born with the given name Billy was assigned the name of William. He was Honorably Discharged in late 1945 having been wounded during his participation in action against the Enemy forces on Iwo Jima and the Volcano Islands. He was the recipient of the World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal. After the war Billy moved to Harvey Louisiana where he went on to establish Bill King Company, Inc. an oil field equipment business that sustained the lives in many families for over 45 years. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church ,the American Legion and VFW.
He was a man of extreme generosity and work ethic, but shied away from the lime light never wanting to be recognized for his charitable acts. He will be extremely missed by all who knew him.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. A Funeral Mass will follow. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Billy Hugh King, please visit our flower store.
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Thursday, February 19, 2015
11:00am - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)
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