Thomas King Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 12, 2026, at the age of 83, Thomas King of La Salle, Illinois passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas King to pay them a last tribute.
As Thomas departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Thomas. Though Thomas may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry King and Irma King (Grady); his stepfather Donald "Doc" Grady; his brother Michael; and his grandson Kellan Thomas Collins.
He is survived by: his wife Sammye McVay of La Salle; his children, Stacy Collins (Chuck) of Eagle, CO, Erik King (Krissy) of Somonauk and Michael King (Tracy) of Somonauk; and his stepchildren, Cari McVay of Cedar Point and Tammy McVay of Cedar Point. He is also survived by six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 23rd 2026 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Hurst Funeral Home (650 5th St, La Salle, IL 61301).
