I'm sorry that this is late.  Maybe it will not be seen by anyone, but I will share nonetheless.  
I was a Controller at Colonial Pipeline in Atlanta and Alpharetta for about 18 years.  Even though I never got a chance to physically meet Joe in person, I considered him a good friend.  He was the kind of person that was just so down to earth and easy to talk to.  He was also a great asset to Colonial as he was probably the best Operator I ever worked with at the Baton Rouge facility.  He was very professional  and excellent at his job.  Whenever I called the facility and came to know Joe was on shift, I knew things would most likely run smoothly.  
Joe and I did try to meet in New Orleans once.  I was in town for the Jazz festival and even though he didn't care for New Orleans that much he made plans to make the drive over so we could finally meet in person and have dinner.  But he ended up having to work.  I couldn't say how many times over the years I've thought about that and regretted not meeting him, but it was a lot.  After I left Colonial and over the years, I kept up with Joe as much as possible through Facebook until I decided to close my account for personal reasons a few years ago.  And then last night an old friend from Colonial told me Joe had passed.  And I cried some big tears for the good friend I never physically met because I knew if it affected me as much as it did, that there were a lot more people hurting a lot more than me.  He was a great American and a great friend.  I'm so very sorry for those closest to him for this very large void that is now most certainly in their life.    

I hadn’t known Joe (as he was known to us) very long. He was part of our team in an online game. I may have never met him in person, but even in the short time we had you could see what a genuine and lovely person he was. A real team player who regularly had us laughing with his jokes. The whole team is gutted that he’s gone and will always remember him. My thoughts and condolences are with all his family, friends, and loved ones. We’ll miss you pal! 

We went to Central Baptist Church together. His mother Mrs. Linda would watch me and my brother Jason while my mom and dad were with my sister while she had surgeries. He will be missed. Love you Ben.

Missing you Joe. Hopefully you will still keep an eye over the control room and guide and help me with the dammed computer stuff.  There was only one, you were great and we will miss you. Rest In Peace 



Joe was a teammate of group game played daily.
This news is tragic and devastating.
Joe/2HeartIz you will be missed. Until we meet again... Fly high!
Rest In Peace Joe.
I am glad I had the opportunity to meet you, despite our connection was just online.
You were a jokester like the rest of us, you fit in from the start of joining our team...We are gonna miss ya Buddy.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.


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Joseph Benjamin "Ben" King

February 22, 1977 – August 13, 2021

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