James Thomas King
Passed: March 29, 2020
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James Thomas King
Passed: March 29, 2020
Obituary
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.
17 responses to James Thomas King
Martin Pierce says:
April 3, 2020
Sad that I’m so far away and will be unable to be there with my family. Uncle Tommy will be greatly missed. Love you guys and God bless
Patti Thomson says:
April 3, 2020
Thoughts and prayers for your family tonight. My most sincere condolences. May the thoughts of your Dad’s reunion with loved ons in Heaven give you reason to smile.
Jim Poole says:
April 3, 2020
Thinking and praying for the King family. May God’s spirit, comfort you all.
Jim & Linda
Joey Pierce says:
April 3, 2020
My heart aches for you all. Please know that your family in Tennessee loves you all and are with you in spirit! Uncle Tommy was the toughest man I ever met. He was special to my father and will be missed by all who knew him! Take comfort in the fact that he has reunited with the love of his life, your mom! Love and prayers!
Tom and Cathy Lewis says:
April 3, 2020
We are so very sorry for your loss!