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Joseph King

May 21, 1943 ~ August 22, 2023 (age 80) 80 Years Old
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Obituary

Joseph King, 80 passed away on August 22, 2023 at 6 a.m. at his home in Russellville, Alabama.

He was born in Lawrence County on May 21, 1943 to William J. King and Vernie B. Shields. He worked as a general laborer at Amos Lumber. He was also a member of the Light House Church of God.

Joseph is survived by his son, Ricky G. King; sisters, Vernie Sue King, Annie Borden, and Inez Witt; brothers, Donald King and Harold King.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Jean King; father, William King; mother, Vernie Shields King; son, Billy King.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 2:00-4:00 at Akins Funeral Home Chapel with services to follow at 4:00 p.m. with Greg Pace and Linda Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Masterson Cemetery in Lawrence County.

Pallbearers are Bob Smith, Randy King, Gerald King, Wendell Owens, Cory Cameron.


Services

Visitation
Thursday
August 24, 2023

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Akins Funeral Home
13455 Hwy 43
Russellville, AL 35653

Funeral Service
Thursday
August 24, 2023

4:00 PM
Akins Funeral Home
13455 Hwy 43
Russellville, AL 35653

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