Kenneth King, 85, of Middleport

Kenneth King, 85, of Middleport

Kenneth King of Middleport, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the Arbors of Pomeroy.  He was born on February 26, 1935 in Pomeroy to the late Edward and Leona (Hart) King.  

Mr. King graduated from Pomeroy High School and went to work for the GM Chevrolet Garage as a grease boy and finished years later at the Mason County Motor Company in Pt. Pleasant.  He went to school in Cincinnati 36 times to further his education as a certified master mechanic.  He was a member of the Gold Ridge Gun Club.  He helped younger boys shoot abd learn all the safety laws and good sportsmanship.  He also helped the kids every year at the Isaac Walton hunting and fishing day.   He was a member of the Carleton Church, where he was the song leader.  He was always willing to do anything the Church needed. He was also also a big Chet Atkins fan.  Ken always put 100% into everything he done. Anything from driving race cars or shooting trap in many states. He was loved and he will be missed.  

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 44 years Marcia King; children, Lisa and Eddie; step-children who he treated as his own, Debbie and Kay; several grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and 2 Brittany dogs which he hunted and loved dearly.  

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Earlene; brothers Gene Paul and Marvin.  

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy with Pastor Jimmy Evans officiating. Burial will follow at the Carleton Cemetery.  Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service.