Robie B. King's Obituary
Robie B King, 89, of Gilmer, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, May 9, 2013 with his loving granddaughter and her family by his side.
He was born October 24, 1923 in Webster Parish, Louisiana, to Baucum B and Alma king.
Robie honorably served his country during WWII in the US Marine Corps. He lived a long and full life surrounded by family and friends.
Robie is survived by his son Allan King, grandchildren Vikki Williams and her husband Donald, Nena Todaro, Shanese Weeks, Shawn King and his wife Janie, great grandchildren Michael Pearson and his wife Kelsey, Chelsey Williams, Morgan Williams, Justin Weeks, Grant Pearson, Shelby Williams, Stormi Weeks, Brooke Pearson, Autumn King and Emily King.
He is preceded in passing by his beloved wife Joyce King and his daughter Claudette Dalton.
Funeral services will be 2pm, Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Rader Funeral Home in Longview. Interment will follow at Rosewood Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 6pm to 8pm Monday May 13 at the Funeral Home.
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