Carl Robert King

Born on October 16, 1943, in Aurora, Missouri, Carl was the son of John and Carrie King. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Judy Trupp.

Carl is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret “Kathy” King; his son, Michael J. King and wife, Anne King; his daughter, Rachel E. King; and his cherished grandchildren, Aaron, Ethan, and Emma King.

Carl spent much of his childhood in Caldwell, Idaho, where he developed a lifelong love of the outdoors, hard work, and the mountains. He often shared stories of ranching, mountain life, and working as a lumberjack during his college years.

As a young man, Carl earned the rank of Eagle Scout, an achievement that reflected the character and values he carried throughout his life. He later answered the call to serve his country in the United States Navy, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. During his distinguished military career, he earned the Meritorious Service Medal and graduated from the Naval War College. Following his retirement from the Navy, Carl continued serving his country through a career in civil service.

After retiring from public service, Carl and his family moved to Texas, where he returned to the ranching lifestyle and outdoor pursuits he loved. He spent his later years in San Antonio, enjoying time with family, reading, sharing stories, and appreciating the simple pleasures of life.

Carl was a gifted storyteller whose memories of mountain life, hard work, and adventure brought joy to family and friends. He dedicated his life to the importance of family. A loving husband, father, grandfather, naval officer, public servant, storyteller, and friend, his gentle spirit and steady presence will be deeply missed. His unwavering positivity, resilience, and strength were an inspiration to all who knew him. While his military and civil service accomplishments were many, his greatest pride was always his family. The love he shared, the stories he told, and the example he set will remain a lasting part of his legacy and live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

A wake will be held at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Texas 78238, US, on July 16, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

A funeral service will take place at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Texas 78238, US, on July 17, 2026, at 10:00 am.

A procession to Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery will depart from Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Texas 78238, on July 17, 2026, at 12:15 pm.

A committal service will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Shelter #1, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Texas 78209, US, on July 17, 2026, at 1:00 pm.