Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameWilliam Lewis KING 
18, 2/15/04,3, William Lewis King,3, Wayne King,3, Margaret Robertson King
18, 2/15/04,3, William Lewis King,3, Wayne King,3, Margaret Robertson KingBirthFeb 9, 1922, Caswell County, North Carolina3, William Lewis King,470, William Lewis King
DeathJan 21, 2007, Alamance County, North Carolina3, William Lewis King
BurialBethel Christian Church, 595 Baynes Road, Anderson, Caswell County, North Carolina3, William Lewis King
OccupationRetired Cattle And Tobacco Farmer.3, William Lewis King
ReligionMember Of Bethel Christian Church3, William Lewis King
FlagsUS Army Air Corps, US Military, World War II
FatherJoseph Henry KING (1890-1965)
MotherEva Frances WALKER (1897-1976)
Spouses
BirthSep 7, 1925, Rockingham County, North Carolina395
DeathMar 9, 2011, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Margaret Robertson King
BurialBethel Christian Church, 595 Baynes Road, Anderson, Caswell County, North Carolina3, Margaret Robertson King
MotherFlorence Josephine
MarriageJul 6, 1946, Rockingham County, North Carolina395,3, Margaret Robertson King
Children(Confidential, Female)
Obituary Online notes for William Lewis KING
1/22/2007
William Lewis King
BURLINGTON — Mr. William Lewis King , 84, of The Village at Brookwood and formerly of Union Ridge Road, Caswell County, died at Alamance Regional Medical Center at 3:10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, after several months of failing health.
A lifetime resident of the Anderson Community in Caswell County until his move to The Village at Brookwood in 2003, he was the husband of Margaret Robertson King , who survives, and the son of the late Joseph Henry and Eva Walker King . He was a retired tobacco farmer and beef cattle producer. In addition, he was a lifelong member of Bethel Christian Church and served with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He further served his community as a charter member of the Southern Caswell Ruritan Club and the Caswell County Cattlemen’s Association.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Marie King Crissman and her husband, Dr. Mark Crissman of Burlington; three grandchildren, Margaret Wilkins Strader and her husband Challey, Anna Marie Wilkins, and Jefferson Davis Wilkins, III; four sisters, Mrs. Louise Matkins of Gibsonville, Mrs. Mamie Sue Simmons (W.R. Jr.) of Elon, Mrs. Mary Alice Madden of Burlington, and Mrs. Rachel Pope (Harry) of Cedar Grove; and a brother, Mr. J. Wayne King (Donna) of Asheboro.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. W. Thomas King .
The funeral service will be held at Bethel Christian Church, 595 Baynes Road, Burlington, N.C. 27217 at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence of his daughter, Marie Crissman, 211 Shelburne Court, Burlington.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Christian Church, c/o Elsie Fitch, Treasurer, 221 Shea Street, Graham, N.C. 27253.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
info@richandthompson.com 3, William Lewis King
William Lewis King
BURLINGTON — Mr. William Lewis King , 84, of The Village at Brookwood and formerly of Union Ridge Road, Caswell County, died at Alamance Regional Medical Center at 3:10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, after several months of failing health.
A lifetime resident of the Anderson Community in Caswell County until his move to The Village at Brookwood in 2003, he was the husband of Margaret Robertson King , who survives, and the son of the late Joseph Henry and Eva Walker King . He was a retired tobacco farmer and beef cattle producer. In addition, he was a lifelong member of Bethel Christian Church and served with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He further served his community as a charter member of the Southern Caswell Ruritan Club and the Caswell County Cattlemen’s Association.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Marie King Crissman and her husband, Dr. Mark Crissman of Burlington; three grandchildren, Margaret Wilkins Strader and her husband Challey, Anna Marie Wilkins, and Jefferson Davis Wilkins, III; four sisters, Mrs. Louise Matkins of Gibsonville, Mrs. Mamie Sue Simmons (W.R. Jr.) of Elon, Mrs. Mary Alice Madden of Burlington, and Mrs. Rachel Pope (Harry) of Cedar Grove; and a brother, Mr. J. Wayne King (Donna) of Asheboro.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. W. Thomas King .
The funeral service will be held at Bethel Christian Church, 595 Baynes Road, Burlington, N.C. 27217 at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence of his daughter, Marie Crissman, 211 Shelburne Court, Burlington.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Christian Church, c/o Elsie Fitch, Treasurer, 221 Shea Street, Graham, N.C. 27253.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
info@richandthompson.com 3, William Lewis King
CaswellCountyHistory notes for William Lewis KING
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2007
Obituary of William Lewis King (1923-2007)
Obituary of William Lewis King (1923-2007)
William Lewis King
Jan 24, 2007 - 08:22:51 am CST
Burlington, NC - Mr. William Lewis King, 84, of The Village at Brookwood and formerly of Union Ridge Road, Caswell County, died at Alamance Regional Medical Center at 3:10 AM on Sunday, January 21, 2007 after several months of failing health. A lifetime resident of the Anderson Community in Caswell County until his move to The Village at Brookwood in 2003, he was the husband of Margaret Robertson King, who survives, and the son of the late Joseph Henry and Eva Walker King.
He was a retired tobacco farmer and beef cattle producer. In addition, he was a lifelong member of Bethel Christian Church and served with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He further served his community as a charter member of the Southern Caswell Ruritan Club and the Caswell County Cattlemen's Association.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Marie King Crissman and her husband, Dr. Mark Crissman of Burlington; 3 grandchildren, Margaret Wilkins Strader and her husband Challey, Anna Marie Wilkins, and Jefferson Davis Wilkins, III; 4 sisters, Mrs. Louise Matkins of Gibsonville, Mrs. Mamie Sue Simmons (W. R. Jr.) of Elon, Mrs. Mary Alice Madden of Burlington, and Mrs. Rachel Pope (Harry) of Cedar Grove; and a brother, Mr. J. Wayne King (Donna) of Asheboro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. W. Thomas King.
The funeral service will be held at Bethel Christian Church, 595 Baynes Road, Burlington, NC 27217 at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 23, 2007. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington on Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. At other times they will be at the residence of his daughter, Marie Crissman, 211 Shelburne Court, Burlington. Memorials may be made to Bethel Christian Church, c/o Elsie Fitch, Treasurer, 221 Shea Street, Graham, NC 27253. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@richandthompson.com.
Source: The Caswell Messenger, 24 January 2007.
World War II Service Record
Name: William L. King
Date of Entrance in Service: October 16, 1942
Branch of Service: 548th Air Service Squadron
Parents' Name: Joseph H. and Eva Walker King
Medals Earned: Victory, Good Conduct
Discharged: Fort Bragg, North Carolina, December 19, 1945
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Time Served: Three years, two months
Source: Service Record Book of Men and Women of Yanceyville, N.C., and Community, Sponsored by the V.F.W. Post No. 7316 (1948).
POSTED BY CASWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION AT 1:05 PM 421
Obituary of William Lewis King (1923-2007)
Obituary of William Lewis King (1923-2007)
William Lewis King
Jan 24, 2007 - 08:22:51 am CST
Burlington, NC - Mr. William Lewis King, 84, of The Village at Brookwood and formerly of Union Ridge Road, Caswell County, died at Alamance Regional Medical Center at 3:10 AM on Sunday, January 21, 2007 after several months of failing health. A lifetime resident of the Anderson Community in Caswell County until his move to The Village at Brookwood in 2003, he was the husband of Margaret Robertson King, who survives, and the son of the late Joseph Henry and Eva Walker King.
He was a retired tobacco farmer and beef cattle producer. In addition, he was a lifelong member of Bethel Christian Church and served with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He further served his community as a charter member of the Southern Caswell Ruritan Club and the Caswell County Cattlemen's Association.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Marie King Crissman and her husband, Dr. Mark Crissman of Burlington; 3 grandchildren, Margaret Wilkins Strader and her husband Challey, Anna Marie Wilkins, and Jefferson Davis Wilkins, III; 4 sisters, Mrs. Louise Matkins of Gibsonville, Mrs. Mamie Sue Simmons (W. R. Jr.) of Elon, Mrs. Mary Alice Madden of Burlington, and Mrs. Rachel Pope (Harry) of Cedar Grove; and a brother, Mr. J. Wayne King (Donna) of Asheboro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. W. Thomas King.
The funeral service will be held at Bethel Christian Church, 595 Baynes Road, Burlington, NC 27217 at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 23, 2007. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington on Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. At other times they will be at the residence of his daughter, Marie Crissman, 211 Shelburne Court, Burlington. Memorials may be made to Bethel Christian Church, c/o Elsie Fitch, Treasurer, 221 Shea Street, Graham, NC 27253. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@richandthompson.com.
Source: The Caswell Messenger, 24 January 2007.
World War II Service Record
Name: William L. King
Date of Entrance in Service: October 16, 1942
Branch of Service: 548th Air Service Squadron
Parents' Name: Joseph H. and Eva Walker King
Medals Earned: Victory, Good Conduct
Discharged: Fort Bragg, North Carolina, December 19, 1945
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Time Served: Three years, two months
Source: Service Record Book of Men and Women of Yanceyville, N.C., and Community, Sponsored by the V.F.W. Post No. 7316 (1948).
POSTED BY CASWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION AT 1:05 PM 421