Robert J. King of Mt. Olive, Mississippi

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Robert J. King, 79, of Mt. Olive, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Magee, Mississippi. Mr. King was born Thursday, March 27, 1941.

Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Mt.Olive, Mississippi. Bro. John Barnes and Bro. Don Blackwell will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. (601) 849-5031

Jerry spent the latter half of his career at Southern Pine EPA, holding the position of Dispatcher at his retirement. He was a member of the Mississippi National Guard for 27 years, retiring shortly after serving in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

Jerry loved to laugh and smile. He loved to talk to everyone and never met a stranger. Jerry loved to fish and took every opportunity to go. He enjoyed spending time with his family and found great joy working with his children, grandchildren and their friends as they participated in youth livestock competitions.

Jerry was a kind, gentle soul. He never raised his voice and always stood for right. He loved his friends, his family, and above all else, his wife Edwina.

He touched everyone he met with his smile and a little laugh. He will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert (R.C.) and Vernell King; maternal grandparents, Jessie and Ida Sullivan; parental grandparents, Lawrence and Erie King.

Survivors include his wife, Edwina King; son, Broadcast Engineer Bobby King (Tess); daughter, Dr. Anna Anderson; grandchildren; Kate King, Chloe King, Ty White, and Slate Anderson; brothers, Danny King and Mike King (Tommie); sisters, Jane Sullivan (Steve) and Linda King; numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com

In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to either the Alzheimers Association (www.alz.org) or a local Alzheimers Support Group.