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.