Charles King Jr.
March 08, 1935 - June 24, 2022
Obituary
On the evening of Friday, June 24 th , 2022, Charles Perry King Jr, went home to be with the Lord. He was 87 years old. Charles is remembered as a strong, wise, brave, and generous man. He loved his family, his country and his community and he served them all as often as and however he could. He was a storyteller, a great cook, an outdoorsman, a party planner, a father, a husband, and a Papa to 2 sons, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Charles "Charley" Perry King Jr was born March 8 th , 1935, in Chiefland, Fl, to Charles Perry King Sr and Etta Louise (Kimes) King. Charles was one of 9 siblings, with 7 brothers and 1 sister. He was born and grew up in a cabin on the same land his family lives on today. During high school, he worked with his father on the railroad and after graduation, he joined the United States Air Force. While serving his country, Charley met the love of his life and wife of 60 years, Nancy Joyce (Tefft) King. After they married, they had 2 sons while moving from Florida to Norway, to Germany and then back to Chiefland, where they settled down for good. He also served in Vietnam, during his service, before he retired as a Chief Master Sargent. After his service, Charley worked in real estate throughout Levy County until his retirement when he focused all his time on being Papa. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Louise, his brothers, ODell, Harry, Hubert, Carlos, Jim and Delmonte, and his wife, Nancy. He is survived by his brother, Delano (Sharon) King, of Pinehurst, North Carolina; his two sons, Charles "Chuck" Allen (Lynn) King of Navarre, Fl and Matthew "Matt" Lars King of Chiefland, Fl, and his grandchildren Matthew Batson of Navarre, Fl; Andrew Batson, of Nashville, TN; Cameron (Ashley) King, of Jacksonville, Fl; Holly King of Navarre, Fl; Kaylee King (Devin Scott) of Glendale, AZ; Makenna (Isaiah) Dudley of Oak Harbor, Washington, and his two great grandchildren, Amelia and Charli Dudley of Oak Harbor, Washington as well as a host of cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. A viewing will be held Tuesday, June 28 th , 2022 at Knauff Funeral Home in Chiefland, Fl, 5-6pm for family and 6-8pm for friends. Funeral Services will be the following morning, Wednesday, June 29 th , 2022 at Knauff Funeral Home at 10 am, with a graveside ceremony and burial to follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Rosewood, Florida. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Haven Hospice Center in Chiefland, Florida or the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Visitation Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Knauff Funeral Home - Chiefland 715 West Park Avenue Chiefland, Florida 32626 Funeral Service Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Knauff Funeral Home - Chiefland 715 West Park Avenue Chiefland, Florida 32626
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Margaret W. Hiers
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Charlie will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
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Rev. Dr. Leon M. Roberts
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I always think of Uncle Charlie when I see that hat he always seemed to wear it everywhere he went he was larger than life and is a kid I thought he was something of a hero many good memories of things that he did with all of us when we were kids were kids whether it was fishing hunting or just tell them the things about growing up in Levi county I know he will be missed keep carrying that hat around Matt because you and I both know there's no one who can walk up under it like your dad did.
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Leon & Sue S. Clyatt
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Good By To One Of The Good Old Boys!!<br>Our love, thoughts, and prayers to the family. GOD BLESS
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Anthony
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May God bless, comfort, and console his family and loved ones