Gary Oakley King Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gary Oakley King (Kingsport, Tennessee), who passed away at the age of 76, on October 7, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Oakley King to show support.
As Gary 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 Gary. Though Gary 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, Aaron King and Lucille King; and his siblings, Greg King and Ann Moore. He is survived by: his wife Cecilia; his daughter Laura Erwin (Allen); his siblings, Wayne (Vicki) and Tammy; and his aunt Betty.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park (4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the same location. A committal service will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the East Lawn Memorial Park (4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN 37664).
