Perry W. King, 69, of Tamaroa, passed away at 2:10 P.M., Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Perry had been a supervisor at General Cable for 51 years. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Du Quoin. He was an auxiliary policeman for the Du Quoin Police Department. Perry was also a member of the Du Quoin Masonic Lodge, Ainad Shrine, Perry County Shrine Club, and he was a clown at the Shriners Circus. He was a member of the Civil War reenactment group Kings Battery. Perry was a taxidermist and taught classes at John A. Logan College.
He was born June 24, 1952 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Robert and Esther (Hamburger) King.
He married Diane Pulke on September 25, 1970 at Du Quoin, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Tamaroa, two sons - Jason King and wife Kim of Du Quoin and Robert King of Du Quoin, one daughter - Alicia King of Du Quoin, five grandchildren - Taylor King and wife Becki of West City, Morgan Cantu and husband Moises of Du Quoin, Logan Larkin of Leavenworth, KS, Talen Larkin of Du Quoin, and Alexandra Gillispie of Du Quoin, two great grandchildren - Moises Cantu and Esther Mae King, one brother - Brian King of Du Quoin, one sister - Debra Brosch of Osage City, KS, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the United Pentecostal Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Dan McKinnies officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Sunday at the church.
Masonic Services will be held at 10:45 A.M. Sunday at the church.
Burial will be in the Campbell Cemetery at Tamaroa.
Friends may make memorials to Shriners Hospitals for Children and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.