G. Wayne King, 80, of Peoria, passed away on Sunday September 9, 2018 at Unity Point-Methodist in Peoria. He was born on April 11, 1938 in Huntsville, AL to George B. and Emma (Young) King. He married Sharon King on May 30, 1958 in Peoria. She survives, along with two children Mike (Sue) King of Morton and Lisa (Byron) Myers of Peoria; six grandchildren Mellissa Gorman, Matthew King, Jonathan Cramer, D.J. Satchfield, and Tyler and LeeAnn Myers; 7 great grandchildren Connor, Evelyn, Emma, Lexi, Caylee, Allayna, and Noah; and one brother Don King of Beecher, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Jeffrey Lee King.
Wayne had been a pipefitter for CILCO, retiring in 1993 after 28 years of service. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Peoria. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid golfer and Cubs fan. He loved spending time with his children and their families.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church, with a visitation one hour prior. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Midwest Affiliate. On-line condolences and tributes may be at www.davison-fulton.com.
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