Larry E. King, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On Sept. 14, 1935, he was born in Warsaw to Earl Raymond and Myrtle Winsley King. He was united in marriage to Avalean Stephens on April 12, 1964, in Pierceton. She preceded him in death on Sept. 30, 2007. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Larry graduated from Pierceton High School in 1953. He served our country honorably in the United States Army from 1960-1964. He then worked for Indiana Coated Fabrics, Warsaw, retiring in 2005. He was a member of Living Hope Ministry, Warsaw, and had a dedicated relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He had a great love for his family and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears. Larry is survived by his son, David (Deanna) King, Warsaw; grandson, Dillon David King, Warsaw; brother, Terry (Jane) Hill, Warsaw; sister, Malveen Kelly, Warsaw; four nephews: Chad Hill, Chip Hill, Brent Roberts and Duane Roberts; and a great-nephew, Briar Roberts. He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Jimmy King; nephew, Casey Roberts; and niece, Leigh Ann Roberts. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Pastor Lewis Wedsel Shepherd officiating. Burial will be in South Whitley Cemetery, with military honors provided by American Legion Post 49; VFW Post 1126, Warsaw; and the Army Funeral Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in the funeral chapel. ***** Memorials to Living Hope Ministry, 595 E. 350 N., Warsaw, IN 46582. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
