James R. "Jim" King was born August 9, 1935 at French Mills, Missouri the son of Simon and Martha Iola (McDowell) King and passed away on May 14, 2021 at the age of 85 years.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Bonnie Wray, Simon Edward King, Richard King, Connie McClain, and Mary Alice King.

Jim is survived by his wife Phyllis (Williams) King who he married on March 24, 1956 at Fredericktown. Their children Sheila Hayman and Shelly (Dink) Bowles. Grandchildren Holly Smith (Aaron), Jessica Stevens (Dan), Danielle Tomlison (Tony), Joshua Bowles, Gabriel Bowles (Tiffany), Brandy Irvin (Eric) and Rebecca Montgomery (Jacob). Great Grandchildren Maggie Gallagher, Samiel Tomlison, Benjamin Stevens, Tessa Stevens, Kaitlynn Bowles, Mason Bowles, Ranger Irwin, Rio Irvin and Genevieve Montgomery. One great great grandchild Nora Kate Bowles.

Jim was a member of the Fredericktown Christian Church. He was an avid fisherman.