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Obituary Online notes for Marvin Lee KING
4/23/2009
Marvin Lee King
ELON — Marvin Lee King left us on April 21, 2009 to be with his Lord and Savior after a 15-month illness. He was born September 9, 1929 in Roxboro to parents Clyde Lee King and Mabel Clayton King both deceased. He has a deceased brother, Clyde Leon King. He leaves behind a wife of 58 years, Kay Moore King of Elon. He has one living brother, John Wesley King of Roxboro. His children and inlaws are Nancy K. and Ralph Gilliam of Elon, David and Tammy King of Gibsonville, Brad and Lori King of West Lawn, Pa., Kathy K. and John Hines of Elon and Scott and Kelly King of Glen Allen, Va. He was the proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren; Michael, Paul, Lee and Katie Gilliam, Emilee King, Hunter and Morgan King, Landon Hines, and Blake, Davis and Molly King.
Marvin served honorably in the Army during the Korean War and graduated from Elon University. He retired from Burlington Industries. We affectionately called him "Grandie." Grandie was strong in his Christian faith, loved his family, his country, his church and Duke. During his years as a member of First United Methodist Church in Elon, he taught Junior High Sunday School and the Men’s Class and was the chair of the Administrative Board. He was an active member of the Methodist Men and enjoyed cooking for their many breakfast
meetings. He also served on the board of the Elon Fire Department and a member of the Elon Exchange Club. He enjoyed telling jokes, playing pranks, Big Band music, old movies, camping, fishing at the beach, and gardening. Most of all he loved special time with his family. We all love you and are going to miss you, "Grandie."
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2009 at First United Methodist Church, Elon by Rev. Terry Huffines with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Thursday evening at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Elon, c/o the Building Fund, 1630 Westbrook Ave., Elon, N.C. 27244.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [30608]
Marvin Lee King
ELON — Marvin Lee King left us on April 21, 2009 to be with his Lord and Savior after a 15-month illness. He was born September 9, 1929 in Roxboro to parents Clyde Lee King and Mabel Clayton King both deceased. He has a deceased brother, Clyde Leon King. He leaves behind a wife of 58 years, Kay Moore King of Elon. He has one living brother, John Wesley King of Roxboro. His children and inlaws are Nancy K. and Ralph Gilliam of Elon, David and Tammy King of Gibsonville, Brad and Lori King of West Lawn, Pa., Kathy K. and John Hines of Elon and Scott and Kelly King of Glen Allen, Va. He was the proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren; Michael, Paul, Lee and Katie Gilliam, Emilee King, Hunter and Morgan King, Landon Hines, and Blake, Davis and Molly King.
Marvin served honorably in the Army during the Korean War and graduated from Elon University. He retired from Burlington Industries. We affectionately called him "Grandie." Grandie was strong in his Christian faith, loved his family, his country, his church and Duke. During his years as a member of First United Methodist Church in Elon, he taught Junior High Sunday School and the Men’s Class and was the chair of the Administrative Board. He was an active member of the Methodist Men and enjoyed cooking for their many breakfast
meetings. He also served on the board of the Elon Fire Department and a member of the Elon Exchange Club. He enjoyed telling jokes, playing pranks, Big Band music, old movies, camping, fishing at the beach, and gardening. Most of all he loved special time with his family. We all love you and are going to miss you, "Grandie."
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2009 at First United Methodist Church, Elon by Rev. Terry Huffines with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Thursday evening at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Elon, c/o the Building Fund, 1630 Westbrook Ave., Elon, N.C. 27244.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [30608]
Obituary Online notes for Kay Francis (Spouse 1)
4/3/2024
Kay Moore King
July 31, 1931 — March 31, 2024
Elon
Kay Francis Moore King of Elon left us on March 31, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior. She lived a beautiful, long life of 92 years and was married to her late husband, Marvin Lee King, for 58 years.
She was born in Roxboro on July 31, 1931 (a birthday that she shares with her youngest son, Scottand his daughter, Molly).
Kay graduated from Roxboro High School in 1949. She was a housewife and a keypunch operator for Liberty Mills, Glen Raven Mills, and Burlington Industries. Kay loved to have company, especially that of her family. Her gifts were many – hospitality, painting, sewing, crocheting, and cooking to name a few. Her fried chicken, biscuits, yeast rolls, chocolate pies, cinnamon rolls, and strawberry shortcake compared to none. She taught Sunday School, served on the Prayer Team, the Prayer Shawl Ministry and Women’s Circle at First United Methodist Elon. But most importantly she was the best mom and grandmother ever!!!!
Kay is survived by her 5 children and their spouses: Nancy K. and Ralph Gilliam of Elon, David and Tammy King of Gibsonville, Brad and Lori King of Bernville, Pa., Kathy K. and John Hines of Elon and Scott and Kelly King of Glen Allen, Va. She was the proud grandmother of Michael and Natalie Gilliam, Paul and Kristy Gilliam, Lee Gilliam, Taylor and Katie Jones, Alexander and Emilee Dillon, Hunter and Morgan King, Landon and Lindsay Hines, and Blake, Davis, and Molly King. She was also a proud great grandmother of Aubrey, Caroline, and Beau (Michael and Natalie), Aiden Gilliam (Paul and Kristy), and Jackson Jones (Taylor and Katie). She has one sister-in-law, Ruby Moore of Roxboro, a brother-in-law, John King also of Roxboro, many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Kay is preceded in death by her parents Earl Finley Moore and Stella Church Moore, her siblings, and spouses: Bealer (Nell) Moore, Lawrence (Margie) Moore, Sam Moore, and Elsie Moore.
The family would like to thank Rhonda Lippard, mama’s caregiver of 2 years and our newest family member. She has been a special angel for our family. Other thanks go to Grace Underwood, and the staff at Blakey Hall where she resided the past year and a half. A special thank you to Monica,Lee Ann, Kaza, Miss Virginia, Margaret, Courtney, Linda, Kim, and Teresa who all gave such special care to her during her time at Blakey Hall. Also, a special thanks to Sheila and her team of caregivers. The staff and Palliative Care at Alamance Regional Hospital along with Hospice have been wonderful. Thank you to the Blakey Hall Ministry Team, Prayer Team, Congregational Care Team at FUMC-Elon, and to the Circle of Friends group at First Baptist Elon.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, April 20,2024 at First United Methodist Elon. Visitation will be from 9:45 – 10:45 am followed by a service at 11:00. A burial will follow at the Magnolia Cemetery in Elon, NC.
Memorials can be made to First United Methodist Elon, 1630 Westbrook Avenue, Elon, NC 27244 and Authora Care Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. [30609]
Kay Moore King
July 31, 1931 — March 31, 2024
Elon
Kay Francis Moore King of Elon left us on March 31, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior. She lived a beautiful, long life of 92 years and was married to her late husband, Marvin Lee King, for 58 years.
She was born in Roxboro on July 31, 1931 (a birthday that she shares with her youngest son, Scottand his daughter, Molly).
Kay graduated from Roxboro High School in 1949. She was a housewife and a keypunch operator for Liberty Mills, Glen Raven Mills, and Burlington Industries. Kay loved to have company, especially that of her family. Her gifts were many – hospitality, painting, sewing, crocheting, and cooking to name a few. Her fried chicken, biscuits, yeast rolls, chocolate pies, cinnamon rolls, and strawberry shortcake compared to none. She taught Sunday School, served on the Prayer Team, the Prayer Shawl Ministry and Women’s Circle at First United Methodist Elon. But most importantly she was the best mom and grandmother ever!!!!
Kay is survived by her 5 children and their spouses: Nancy K. and Ralph Gilliam of Elon, David and Tammy King of Gibsonville, Brad and Lori King of Bernville, Pa., Kathy K. and John Hines of Elon and Scott and Kelly King of Glen Allen, Va. She was the proud grandmother of Michael and Natalie Gilliam, Paul and Kristy Gilliam, Lee Gilliam, Taylor and Katie Jones, Alexander and Emilee Dillon, Hunter and Morgan King, Landon and Lindsay Hines, and Blake, Davis, and Molly King. She was also a proud great grandmother of Aubrey, Caroline, and Beau (Michael and Natalie), Aiden Gilliam (Paul and Kristy), and Jackson Jones (Taylor and Katie). She has one sister-in-law, Ruby Moore of Roxboro, a brother-in-law, John King also of Roxboro, many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Kay is preceded in death by her parents Earl Finley Moore and Stella Church Moore, her siblings, and spouses: Bealer (Nell) Moore, Lawrence (Margie) Moore, Sam Moore, and Elsie Moore.
The family would like to thank Rhonda Lippard, mama’s caregiver of 2 years and our newest family member. She has been a special angel for our family. Other thanks go to Grace Underwood, and the staff at Blakey Hall where she resided the past year and a half. A special thank you to Monica,Lee Ann, Kaza, Miss Virginia, Margaret, Courtney, Linda, Kim, and Teresa who all gave such special care to her during her time at Blakey Hall. Also, a special thanks to Sheila and her team of caregivers. The staff and Palliative Care at Alamance Regional Hospital along with Hospice have been wonderful. Thank you to the Blakey Hall Ministry Team, Prayer Team, Congregational Care Team at FUMC-Elon, and to the Circle of Friends group at First Baptist Elon.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, April 20,2024 at First United Methodist Elon. Visitation will be from 9:45 – 10:45 am followed by a service at 11:00. A burial will follow at the Magnolia Cemetery in Elon, NC.
Memorials can be made to First United Methodist Elon, 1630 Westbrook Avenue, Elon, NC 27244 and Authora Care Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. [30609]