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William King

February 26, 1920 - December 15, 2012
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Monday 12/17, 2:05 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

William \Pop\ King, 92, of Coahoma, died Saturday, December 15, 2012, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Coahoma Church of Christ with Eddy Pitchford, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, December 17, 2012, at the funeral home.Pop was born February 26, 1920, in Loraine, Texas and married Lucille Moore April 10, 1947 in Sweetwater. She preceded him in death on January 21, 2011.Pop was the oldest of 12 children and after Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1942, he was the first draftee from Mitchell County. He served in the Unted States Army and was captured in North Afica. He was transported as a Prisoner of War to Stuttgart, Germany, where Patton's Army came to his rescue. After this, he was wounded in combat and received the Purple Heart. He is one of the \Greatest Generation.\ Pop was well known in Coahoma for his support the community and the school. For years he traveled on the bus with the band to the out-of-town football games. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially his family, who he loved so much.He was a faithful member of Coahoma Church of Christ.Survivors include one son, Billy King and wife, Ginger of Coahoma; two daughters, Rose Thomas of Austin and Judy Thomas and husband, Darren of Roundrock; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; three brothers, J.R. King, E.F. King, and Calvin King; two sisters, Thelma and Katherine; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Pop was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters, Bruce, Ollie, James, Louise, Julia, and Alvin. The family suggests memorials be made to Coahoma Church of Christ, P.O. Box 120, Coahoma, Texas 79511.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Monday 12/17, 2:05 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map

William \Pop\ King, 92, of Coahoma, died Saturday, December 15, 2012, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Coahoma Church of Christ with Eddy Pitchford, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday,Continue Reading

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Local Adult Sunday School Class left a message on December 29, 2012:
Our Adult Sunday School Class is committed to praying for those who are grieving. Please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss and be assured of the prayers of the members of our class.
Bobby Pherigo left a message on December 21, 2012:
Rose and Billy,Sorry to learn of Pop's passing. He lived a good life. I will always remember him going to ballgames with me and my Dad. He was lots of fun.Love,Bobby
Scott McLaughlin left a message on December 19, 2012:
Rose & Billy --So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your families during this time of sadness.scott & mary kay
Liz Adamson left a message on December 18, 2012:
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cherie Pope left a message on December 17, 2012:
I worked with Bill at WalMart, he was a very special person, I will always remember him. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
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Mary Lou Hall left a message on December 17, 2012:
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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