Ronald Lee King, 79, of Herrin, passed away at 6:05 A.M., Monday, September 19, 2022 at his residence.
Ron had been a union painter for H.F. Fritsch and Sons for over thirty years. He had also worked for King Brothers Painting. He was a member of Painters Local 90. Ron was of the Christian faith. He was a United States Army veteran of Vietnam.
He was born August 13, 1943 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Gerald Lee and Betty Jean (Axley) King.
He is survived by one daughter - Suzann King of Fort Myers, FL, one son - Tim King of Scottsdale, AZ, three grandsons - Sgt. Zachary King-Adams serving in the United States Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, NC, A1C Joshua King serving in the United States Air Force at Bozeman, MT, and Cody Donley of Springfield, IL, one sister - Geraldine Smith and husband Dick of Port Orange, FL, and three brothers - Chuck King of Sparta, Rick King and Vickie Holmes of Du Quoin and Jerry King and wife Jeana of West Frankfort.
He was preceded in death by his parents, step mother - Dimple King, one sister - Doris Walters, and two brothers - Steve King and Mike Oliver.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.