Kenneth Ray King

Kenny King, 72, of Jackson passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born July 30,1951, in Neely's Landing, son of Robert "Bob" and Geneva Morton King. He and Jackie Kelly were married on July 31, 1971. Kenny was the owner and operator of Bob Tire which was started by his father Robert "Bob" King in 1952. He served in the US Army from March 24, 1971, till December 14, 1972. Kenny was a cancer survivor for over 10 years. Kenny never met a stranger and touched a lot of lives. He was a longtime fan and supporter of Jackson football. Kenny's main priority in life was his wife, daughter and grandchildren. He also enjoyed being involved in classic cars. Loving survivors include his wife, Jackie King of Jackson; daughter, Kendra King of Jackson; grandchildren, Jordyn Jones, Kendal Daugherty and Owen Keller of Jackson. Also surviving are three brothers, Gene (Joyce) King of Jackson, Rick (Lynda) King of St. Louis, and Joe (Earlene) King of Jackson; four sisters, Sue (Homer) Stamp of Jackson, Beth (Paul) Vrbosky of Jackson, Cynthia (Kenny) Hotop of Jackson and Sharon Joyce of Jackson and multiple nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 1-4pm at Pleasant Hill Church in Fruitland. The family suggests that contributions be made to American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Kenny's obituary at mccombsfuneralhome.com.

National American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123, Oklahoma City OK 73123
Tel: 1-800-227-2345
Web: https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/donate-by-mail-or-phone.html

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-now&homepagedonate