William J. King, Sr.
December 16, 1928 ~ June 13, 2009
William J. King Sr, 80, of Burgettstown, Pa, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009, at his residence.
He was born December 16, 1928, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Lee Ray and Mildred Shields King. His wife Colleen Coyle King and his son Gregory Stuart King also preceded him in death.
Prior to retirement, William owned and operated the Western Auto Store in Weirton for 36 years. He served his country as a medic in the 101st airborne division of the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
William loved horses and was an avid trap shooter.
He was a member of the Paris Sportsman's Club and the American Legion. He attended the St Thomas Episcopal Church in Weirton.
William is survived by his son, William King and his wife Nanette of New Martinsville, WV; daughters, Kristine Delong and her husband John of Bradenton, FL, and Kelly Arehart and her husband James of New Manchester, WV; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; his companion for 10 years, Edna Williams of Burgettstown, PA; and two sisters Sherrill Millsop of Phoenix AZ and Mary Hoffman of Sharon, PA.
Visitation will be Monday, June 15, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St, Weirton, WV., where services will be held 11 AM Tuesday
Pastor Judy Jerman will preside.
Interment will follow at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Florence, PA, where Military Services will be conducted by the American Legion Firing Guard.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Heartland Hospice care, 750 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 or the American Cancer Society, Hancock County Unit, Box 2166, Weirton, WV 26062
Share your tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com
DEAR KELLY AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD. I HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES OF WESTERN AUTO AS A KID. YOUR MOM AND DAD WERE ALWAYS SO KIND TO US. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. YOUR FRIEND, LEANN GAHAGEN SPELLS
what can I say Bill was a great man hard worker. He tought me a lot I will keep the memories of him in my heart he was great with horses and his children really had a great dad. Thank you for letting me get to know you all as a great family. you have my deepest sympothy. may god bless you and keep you in his care. Your freind Gina Stillwagoner
Dear Bill,Chris,Kelly and Family We are very sorry for your loss and I know all of you where close and he will be missed by you all.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in the time of sorrow.
Dear Bill,Chris,Kelly and FamilyI am very sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Ive known your dad since Western Auto and He will be missed by you all .
I ill never forget the good times i had going to Western Auto to visit and on sundays i would go to the barn to play with the horses. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ohh, I am so sorry and disappointed, I thought that I would get to see Mr. Bill one more time. What a great man, that I was so fortune to know. I’m the lucky one. Pam and Charlie
Kelly, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Shawn and Jackie Hornstein
Kelly, Our heart felt condolences. You are in our thoughts and our prayers. Sincerely, Victor & Keila Norman
Deeply sorry for your loss. He was such a dear man and i am glad to have had the opportunity to care for him.
I am so sorry for the loss of this special man. He was such a sweet loving man that I always looked forward to seeing. I will miss seeing him at his sister Mary’s house during the Holidays. With Deepest Sympathy and Love, Amber Corp & family
Dear Kelly and family, Our prayers are with you at this time. We both have always admired your Dad as he was such a good example of a father and friend. May the Lord cover you in His presence at this time.
Kelly, My heartfelt condolences. You and Your Family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Frank Noah
Dear Kelly and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was such a sweet and gentle man. Butch and I have shared his love for horses and have great memories of the farm. He even let me ride his horse the last time we went for a trail ride. You and your family will be in my prayers, as will he. We didn’t read about his death untill Tuesday, so sorry we missed the funeral. Sincerely, Butch and Sharon Bish
Kelly: I am so very sorry about your loss and was sorry we could not be there with you and your family. My memories of your father (and mother) go way back. They were two very special people that I loved visiting with. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. You know I love you — if you need anything, I’m just a phone call away.