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James Thomas King, age 90 of Goodyear, AZ died March 29, 2020 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born October 26, 1929 in Pinson, TN to Jesse and Kathryn David King. James met the love of his life, Joyce in Tennessee. They moved to Arizona in 1956 where he started his own business, James T. King Fertilizer, in 1960. Through hard work and business acumen, he produced a highly successful business from which he retired in 2010. James like outdoor activities with his family. He enjoyed horseback riding, fishing and camping. He was an avid card player and loved to play Texas Hold’em.

James is survived by his daughter, Charlotte Potter and Carolyn “Cookie” Reynolds; sons, Rick King (Bonnie), Donny King (Karri), and Mark King (Rhonda); 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Marie King; parents, Jesse and Kathryn King; sisters, Mildred Ware, Janet Pierce, Inell Dean; brother, Johnny King; grandson, Garrett Bardwell; and great-grandson, Ty Folsom.

A private service will be held. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family suggests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/memorial-giving.html. Condolences for the family may be left below.

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Cynthia Thompson says:

April 1, 2020

Please accept my sincere condolences. May your memories of your father give you strength in the days ahead. It is an honor to serve you.

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Richard & Karen says:

April 3, 2020

So sorry for your families loss
We have always been so fond of James
Did business with him many years

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Krissy Moore says:

April 3, 2020

Sending all my love and light to the entire family. Mr. “Granpa” King was such a kind and warm soul! Always a smile on his face!

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Charlotte and Dave Bohner says:

April 3, 2020

Donnie, a great loss I am sorry you have to say goodbye to your Dad

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Chess & Bernice Haley says:

April 3, 2020

Thoughts and prayers for the whole family.

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