He was born January 10, 1936 to John Raymond and Emily Atwell King in Jersey, AR. He worked at Colonial Bakery for 31 years and also worked for Ensco for 15 years. Gene was a veteran of the Arkansas Air National Guard, serving in the Tank Brigade. He was a member of the American Legion and was of the Baptist faith.
Preceding him in death are his parents; sisters, Bettye Jane King, Ladell King; brother, Bobby Lynn King; and son, Johnny Harrison King.
Survivors include his wife, Doris P. King; daughters, Gina Smith (Kris), Marsha King Roark (Larry); son, Jimmy King; grandchildren, Chase, Kyle, Kameron, Courtney, and Casey; great grandchildren, Jayci, Caleb, and Abby; brother in law, Keith Phillips (Carol) and nieces, Katie and Caroline.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Young's Chapel. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Canaan Cemetery in Lockhart, LA under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to West Side Christian School, 2400 W. Hillsboro, El Dorado, AR 71730.
An online guest registry will follow at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
