Paul Gene King, 83, of League City, Texas, passed away February 7, 2020. He was born in Drumright, Oklahoma on March 26,1936 to Ellis Young King and Maudie May King. He was married to the love of his life, Wanda King for 59 years.
Paul served in the United States Coast Guard from 1956-1960. He then worked in construction and the pipeline trade in the Houston area until his retirement in 2004. He was a member of Texas Avenue Baptist Church and Pipefitters Local Union 211.
Paul's hobbies included Genealogy, Writing, Reading, Woodworking, Photography, Sports and History. His joy in life was spending time with his family and enjoying any activities that his children and and grandchildren participated in.
IN 2015, a lifelong dream was realized as he became a published author. “Decision Made” was a faith based book written about his ancestors immigrating to America in the 1800’s. He had spent many years researching his family’s ancestry and the book was a culmination of that effort.
Paul believed his family was his greatest blessing of his life.
Paul was preceded in death by father, Ellis Young King; mother, Maudie May King; brothers, Elliott King and Anglus King; sisters, Velma Wisdom, Audrey Elliott and Orpha Grace.
Paul is survived by wife, Wanda King; son, Scot King and wife, Melissa King; daughter, Susan O’Quinn and husband, Darrell O’Quinn; grandsons, Travis O’Quinn and wife, Megan O’Quinn, Brandon O’Quinn and husband, John Gray, Cameron King, Cody Schmidt, Cayden Schmidt, and Crosby Schmidt; granddaughters, Shannon O’Quinn, Morgan King, and Madison King; brother, E.Y. King and wife, Betty Joyce King; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers: Billy Allen, John Gray, Brandon O’Quinn, Travis O’Quinn, Cayden Schmidt, Cody Schmidt.
A visitation for Paul will be held Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Texas 77598. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 10:00 am. A committal service to follow Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Forest Park East Cemetery.
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