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
Elizabeth Carolyn Pierce says:
April 3, 2020
So sorry for your loss. He was always a favorite of mine. I know it will be a great loss for all of you. He was always a joy to be around and although I haven’t seen him for a pretty long time it makes me very sad to hear of his passing. Love to all the family. Carolyn Lennon Pierce
Cindy & Mike Childers says:
April 4, 2020
Mark, Rhonda, & the whole King family,
Our hearts are broken for you. May God bring comfort & peace to your family. Sending heartfelt prayers.
Love The Childers family.
Mike, Cindy, Britney, & Todd
Julian Martinez says:
April 8, 2020
To the King Family, I am deeply saddened for you loss. May you find comfort knowing that others hold you close to their hearts during this difficult time.
God Bless You.
Julian and Esther Martinez
Tammie Burditt Spang says:
April 8, 2020
so sorry for your loss. Tommy was a great man, and I have so many great memories from our time in church together so many years ago. My heart and prayers go out to your family. Donny and Mark it is so hard to loose your parents, mine are both gone many years and my heart goes out to both of you.
Billie Hayes says:
April 8, 2020
I’ve had the pleasure of calling Mr. King a friend over the past 1.5 years and enjoyed being a bright spot in his life during our “poker” time. He would always bring a smile to my face and he will be deeply missed. My heart breaks for his family over his loss. Till we meet again…