Thomas "Tommy" Wayne King's obituary , Passed away on October 14, 2025 in Elon, North Carolina

Thomas "Tommy" Wayne King

April 20, 1952 - October 14, 2025 (73 years old)

Elon, North Carolina

Thomas "Tommy" Wayne King's obituary , Passed away on October 14, 2025 in Elon, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J. M. White Funeral Services, Inc.

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Thomas "Tommy" Wayne King

April 20, 1952 - October 14, 2025 (73 years old)

Elon, North Carolina

Thomas Wayne King Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 14, 2025, at the age of 73, Thomas Wayne King of Elon, North Carolina, born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Wayne King to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lillie Champion King and Herbert Glenn King, Sr.; his brothers, Herbert King, Jr., Payton King and William King; and his nephews, Tony King and Greg King.

He is survived by: his significant other Darlene Turner; his sibling's children, Herbert Glenn King III (Betty), Kay Digh, Bob King (Carolyn), Cindy Mason (John), Shelley Tinsley (Mike), Bradley King (Deanna), Stacy King (Andrea) and Angela McCracken (David); his godchildren, Janna Pavlina (Andy) and Jared Peacock (Sarah); and his pets, Lacy Jane and Buddy Boy. He is also survived by many great nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the White Funeral Services (60 Zeb Robinson Rd, Henderson, NC 27536). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Burlington Animal Services Pet Adoption and Resource Center, 221 Stone Quarry Road, Burlington, NC 27217.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J. M. White Funeral Services, Inc.



Sat

Oct 18

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

White Funeral Services
60 Zeb Robinson Rd, Henderson, NC 27536

Sat

Oct 18

Funeral service

2:00 PM

White Funeral Services
60 Zeb Robinson Rd, Henderson, NC 27536

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October 16, 2025

Kristin Fahrner wrote a sympathy message

“Darlene, we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Sending you a big hug and prayers of strength and comfort. Please know that we are here for you! With much love, Bill and Kristin Fahrner”


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