Kenneth Richard King Sr.
GARDINER – Kenneth Richard King Sr., 83, took his final journey to meet his Lord on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Kenneth was born in Nashville, TN on October 20, 1941, the son of the late Finley B. Jr. and Annie Mae (Duke) King. He proudly served in the United States Navy, as an AMS2, stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station as a member of Combat Air Crew 8, VP26, and always spoke of how much he enjoyed his Naval service. After the Navy, he was a steel fabricator for T.W. Dick Steel Works for 27 years.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends, and always said he felt closer to God outdoors than he ever did at church. Anywhere you looked, you could see God’s touch.
Kenneth was predeceased by a sister, Juanita; a brother Brandon; granddaughter Jessica. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte King; daughter, Rosemarie Fields, Melissa (Chuck) Wight; son, Kenneth (Kathy) King Jr; daughter, April (Mike) Presby; three stepchildren, Sonny Tate, Mark Haskell and Margret (Kim) Haskell. He adored his grandchildren, Charlie, Chad (Misty), Patrick, Joey (Kattie), Missy (Jonathan), Jessica, Janelle (Chad), Jacob (Libby), Spencer (Kalee), Austin (Rosie) and Morgan (Bradley), as well as several great grandchildren.
Visiting hours celebrating Kenneth’s life will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave, Gardiner, ME. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 11am. Burial will be in the spring at Oak Grove Cemetery, Gardiner, ME. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website www.StaplesFuneralHome.com
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, 205 Church Hill Road, Augusta, ME 04330
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