James King obituary: James King's Obituary, Akron

In Memory Of
James R. "Jim" King
1942 - 2017

Obituary photo of James King, Akron-OH
Obituary photo of James King, Akron-OH

In Memory Of
James R. "Jim" King
1942 - 2017

James R. "Jim" King, 74, passed away after a brief illness on June 15, 2017. He was born on October 21, 1942 in Kenosha, WI to late parents Clarence and Alice King. James was a great lover of animals, especially dogs, an avid Cleveland sports fan, enjoyed putting together jigsaw puzzles, collecting cookie jars, and playing cards, especially euchre. He was a very spiritual man and believed God was the answer to everything.

In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his sister, Karen King; and favorite pooch, Roscoe. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Kathy; sister, Alice (Dana) Leasure; sisters-in-law, Carol (Gordon) Dean, Mary (Dan) Walker, Barbara (Chuck) Abbott, Janet (Tim) Harland; brothers-in-law, Jim (Sue) Ringkor, Bill (Sue) Ringkor; nieces, Allison, Kelsey, Katie, Tracie, Kathy, Alice; nephews, Danny, Dustan, Toby; special friend, Tracey Lynn; and canine companions, Sadie and Lulu.

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James R. "Jim" King, 74, passed away after a brief illness on June 15, 2017. He was born on October 21, 1942 in Kenosha, WI to late parents Clarence and Alice King. James was a great lover of animals, especially dogs, an avid Cleveland sports fan, enjoyed putting together jigsaw puzzles, collecting cookie jars, and playing cards, especially euchre. He was a very spiritual man and believed God was the answer to everything.

In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his sister, Karen King; and favorite pooch, Roscoe. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Kathy; sister, Alice (Dana) Leasure; sisters-in-law, Carol (Gordon) Dean, Mary (Dan) Walker, Barbara (Chuck) Abbott, Janet (Tim) Harland; brothers-in-law, Jim (Sue) Ringkor, Bill (Sue) Ringkor; nieces, Allison, Kelsey, Katie, Tracie, Kathy, Alice; nephews, Danny, Dustan, Toby; special friend, Tracey Lynn; and canine companions, Sadie and Lulu.

To share a memory of Jim, please sign the guest book below.

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