Born January 16, 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah to William L. King Sr. and Ada Irene Bess. The oldest of seven children. Raised in Salt Lake City and attended South High School and graduated from West High School.
William was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was a great example of selfless service and sacrifice throughout his life, especially to his wife, children and grandchildren. He loved restoring cars and could fix anything. As a youth he raced stock cars and modified cars at the State Fairgrounds. He loved reading and traveling with his soul mate, Marian.
He married Marsha Paynter in 1965 and had two sons, David and Stephen. Later divorced. Remarried in 1985 to Marian Elizabeth Marchant and they were sealed together in the Jordan River Temple. Four stepsons, Jon, Greg, Ryan and Chad Meyer.
Survived by:
Sons: David King, Stephen and his wife Liz King, Jon and his wife Shawna Meyer, Greg and his wife Julie Meyer, Ryan Meyer, Chad and his wife Lisa Meyer.
Grandchildren: Rebecca, Aunika, Jeremy, Derek, Austin, Abigail, Amanda, Rachel, Gabriel, Ali, Tanner, Josh, Britney, Myla and Ethan.
Great Grandchildren: Sienna Rose and Jackson
Siblings: Larry King, Thornley and his wife Sharrone King, Scott King, Joan King and Sharron Cantrell.
Preceded in Death by his beloved wife Marian Elizabeth King, his mother Ada I. Bess, his father William L King Sr. and his younger sister Chistine King.
