Mr. Otho King was born July 24th, 1943 in Taft, Texas to the late Radie B. Sr. and Justine King. On February 16th, 2021 heaven called Otho King to his final resting place to fill a vacant seat and be a guardian angel watching over his loved ones.
Otho King joined the military at 17 years old and served 25 years in the U.S. Army. While in the army he was an Operating Room Specialist as well as a Laundry & Bath Specialist and retired as a Master Sergeant (MSG) E-8. He was awarded:
● National Defense Service Medal
● Army Service Ribbon
● Vietnam Service Medal
● Vietnam Campaign Medal
● Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm + Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Medal Unit Citation
● Meritorious Unit of Commendation (1st OLC)
● Oversea Service Bars (10)
● Oversea Service Ribbon (2)
● Army Good Conduct Medal (8th Award)
● Meritorious Service Medal (1st OLC)
● Bronze Star Medal (1st OLC)
● Non commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (2)
● Expert Qualification Badge (M-16)
His passions were fishing, going to flea markets, auctioning, and volunteering within the community. He was well versed in many different languages and had a great sense of humor. He received an award from the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department for his many years as an acting auctioneer with their yearly fundraising auction and received a retirement plaque last year (2020). His passion led him to open up OK Corral Auction in the late 80’s and then opened his own local flea market in Kempner which he continued weekly even after his auctioneer days.
He was preceded in death by his parents Radie B. King Sr. and Justin King. As well as two brothers Radie B. King Jr. and Clifford King Sr.
He left behind three beautiful children: Thuy Nguyen, Rose Mary Kim, Rose Lien Nguyen. Grandchildren: Thomas King, Jessica Kim, Jayda Kim, and Jordan Nguyen. Siblings: Irene Henderson, Katherine Heslip, Johnny King, Bernard King, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. As well as a close loved one to the family Gisela Nena.
Paul Bearers
Thomas King, Jordan Nguyen, Bernard King, Dewayne Russell Sr., Solomon King, Donnel Grey, Levi Crosby, Dewayne Russle Jr., Bobby Green.
Acknowledgements
The family of Otho King wishes to thank everyone for your continued prayers and all the expressions of sympathy in our time of bereavement.
Order of Celebration
Opening/ Closing Prayer………………………………..Monet and Travis Fournier
