of Pangburn, AR
April 16, 1948 - October 12, 2023
Gary Allen King, 75, of Holly Springs, AR passed away, October 12, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 16, 1948 to Avery Ray and Margaret Louise Penn King of Holly Springs, Arkansas.
Gary worked as a pipeline construction worker for many years. Gary was a retired commercial fisherman and an avid deer hunter. He was an amazing Dad and Pops. Gary was a member of Roosevelt Missionary Baptist Church and he loved working in his garden.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Joyce King; his parents; three brothers, Harvey (Blue) Ray, Samuel (Booger) Lee and David King.
He is survived by his son, Allen (Melissa) King; two daughters, Stacy (Pete) Georgopoulos and Amy (DJ) Altom; his Mother-In-Law, Lula Faye Reaper; one brother, Randolf "Randy" (Kathy) King and one sister, Loretta (Jim) Vote. He was also loved by a host of nieces and nephews; nine grandchildren, Calvin (April) Payne, Justin Payne, Ryan Payne, Christie Nicole (Anthony) Fraser, Joy Michelle (Matt) Lovell, Emily Renee Altom (Shane) Caldwell, David Allen (Christine) King, Allen Michael King and Scotty Poe and seventeen great grandchildren, Callen Drake Payne, Kenzie Blake Payne, Madeline King, Leia King, Chloe King, Melody Rose Payne, Clara Grace Baker, Jessie Ray Beare Caldwell, Tristan Millsap, Landon Millsap, Riley Baker, Milia Baker, Jace Baker, Alex Shelton, Madison Shelton, Alley Ray Lovell and Matt Lovell.
Our Beloved Gary, Daddy and Pops will be cherished and missed by all that knew him.
Services are scheduled for Visitation on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 6-8 PM at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home and Funeral Service will be at Roosevelt Missionary Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, with Interment to follow.
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Haven’t seen him in awhile but in was a special reunion when we would run into each other. That’s the way it is with ‘kin-folk’. Praying the Lord will bless and comfort all his family.
Pops you will forever be in my heart!!! You will be missed so very much!!! Hug Nanny for me, we love you!!!