John Earl King Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Earl King of Gilmer, Texas, who passed away on November 11, 2025 at the age of 97. 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 John Earl King to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Grady L. King Sr. and Myrtle Meeler King; his wife Joyce King; and his siblings, Grady L. King Jr., James Noel King, Albert Francis King, Florence Billings, Barbara Motes and Lynn Crawley.
He is survived by: his children, Ken King, Tommy King, Janis Childress of Gilmer and Lisa Childress of Tatum; his grandchildren, Ashley Childress-Smith of Houston, Jeremy Childress of White Oak, Chris Childress of Tatum and Meagan Mason of New York; and his great grandchildren, Millie, Ada, Rilynn, Eli, Isaac, Raegan and Lydia.
