Joey King

Joey King, 64, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Joey was born February 1, 1959, in Cape Girardeau, to Bobby Joe and Earlene White King. He and Mary Pat Seabaugh were married October 27, 1978 in Jackson.

Joey was a 1977 graduate of Jackson High School. He had 30 years of experience working as a mechanic at Bob’s Tire Repair and the City of Jackson.  In 1995, Joey bridged into firefighting and EMT training.  Some of his life saving certifications included:  firefighting, extrication, hazardous materials and firefighting equipment management and operation.  From 1995 – 1999, he was an Emergency Medical Technician for Cape County Private Ambulance and North Scott County Ambulance, during which time, he also taught safety classes for various organizations.  Joey was also self-employed in auto and small engine repair, and also worked for Sander Hardware and Siemers Best Brands.  Most recently, he was employed at Discover Life Church (former Cape First Church) in Cape Girardeau, also the church of his longtime membership.

Joey leaves a legacy of music, humor, loyalty and love for God and his family.

Joey is dearly cherished and missed by his loving wife of 44 years, Mary Pat King; five children, Adriane (Alex) Lacey, Dayna (Josh) Havemann, Derek (Elysia) King, Bobby (Jessica) King, and Kellie (Russell) Sinclair; grandchildren, Erin Lacey (Isaiah Douglas), Jack Lacey, Eleanor Havemann, Ezra King, Everett King, Adeline King, Desmond King, Aiden King, and Eevie Sinclair; great-grandson, Leo Douglas; his parents, Bobby Joe and Earlene King; and two siblings, Greg (Penny) King and Kristi King , father-in-law, Jerry (the late, Phyllis) Seabaugh,  several in-laws, and many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his mother-in-law, Phyllis Seabaugh.

A memorial visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to service time, Friday, March 3, 2023, in the chapel at Discover Life Church (the former Cape First Church) in Cape Girardeau.

The memorial service will follow the visitation at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 3, 2023, at the church, with Pastor Gary Brothers and Pastor Chad Fisher officiating.  Inurnment is private at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Restore the Wonder, a ministry to foster care kids https://restorethewonder.org/donate .

Joey’s family has entrusted McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson with his final arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family online by clicking the Tribute Wall Tab of Joey’s personal obituary page at https://www.mccombsfuneralhome.com/obituary/Joey-King .

Restore the Wonder
PO Box 1501, Cape Girardeau, MO MO 63702
Web: https://restorethewonder.org/