Lucielious Ray King Jr., “Junior”, 66, of Hollow Rock, passed away Sunday, September 12 at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 15 in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home with Manuel Crossno officiating. Entombment followed at Carroll Memorial Mausoleum.
Mr. King was born January 22, 1955, in Paris, to the late Bill and Betty Sue (Riggsbee) King. He was a truck driver for Johnson Control Company, self-employed as owner/operator for long distance truck driving. If you knew Junior, you know he really enjoyed riding around, honking and talking to all his friends. Making people smile is what he lived for along with drinking Cherry slush from Sonic.
He is survived by one daughter; Alicia Busby (Billy) of Clarksburg, one son; Ray King (Linda Scott) of Hollow Rock, and one brother; Larry King (Linda) of Hollow Rock. He also leaves three grandchildren; Austin Bond (Kailey), Maecy Bond, Allie Kate Smith, one great granddaughter; Teely Bond and one on the way.
Pallbearers who served were Josh Thompson, Johnny Neely, Leon Haynes, Billy Busby, John Neely, Michael Moore, Landis Brown, and Ryan Kyle.