Donald "Duck" King

Donald “Duck “ King, age 65, of Calhoun, passed away Saturday morning October 1st at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born December 4, 1950 in Whitfield County, son of the late Dick Baxter King and Jemae Phillips King. He was employed for more than 20 years at Calhoun Plastic and Chemicals as a truck driver prior to his retirement. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church, the American Legion and the Calhoun Elks Lodge. Donald was a 1969 graduate of the Calhoun High School. He loved people and enjoyed life. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Sharon Ingle King, one son; Brian King and his companion Chastity Black, one daughter; Christy and her husband Josh Freeman, five grandchildren; Garison Garland, Caleb Freeman, Kamdon King, Abigail Freeman, and Ava King, his brother; Ronald and his wife Margie King, one sister; Brenda King Pack along with several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 3rd at 2pm from the Heritage Baptist Church with Rev. Brent Davis and Rev. Stacy Hensley officiating. Abigail Freeman and Allen Weaver will be in charge of music. Burial will follow in Fain Cemetery. Pallbearers serving include Shane Parrott, Conner Bailey, Darryl Mealor, Reid Ingle, Steve Stone, and Drake Weaver. Honorary pallbearers will include Reed Davis, Dudley Meadows, L.C. Grogan, Hailey O’Neal as well as employees of Calhoun Plastic and Chemical and Stanfield Brothers Paving. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 2nd from 1pm until 4pm and on Monday from 1pm until the funeral hour at Heritage Baptist Church. You may send condolences to the family at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Donald “Duck” King.