Joe W. King, Sr.

February 13, 1926 - August 17, 2013

Mr. Joe W. King, Sr., age 87, a resident of Spring Hill, passed away Saturday morning, August 17, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 12:00 noon at Heritage Funeral Home with Jerry Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Sparkman Cemetery in the Boston Community of Williamson County with military honors provided by the United States Navy. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 4-8PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. A native of Williamson County, Joe was born on February 13, 1926 and was the son of Joe and Nellie Morgan King. He served his country in the United States Navy, worked as a farmer for the majority of his life, and was a member of the Church of Christ. The topics dearest to his heart were his cattle and livestock, and his days in the Navy. Joe would share his experiences with his family and friends, and talk fondly of his love of working the land. He was known to work tobacco, raise his livestock, and in later years even tend to his garden. When he was able to travel, he especially enjoyed trips between Mexico and Texas. He leaves behind to cherish his memory four sons: Joe (Joanne) King, Jr. of Columbia, William Eddie (Rosemary) King of Columbia, Danny King of Columbia, Harold (Susan) King of Columbia; a daughter: Betty (Jerry) Martin of Lyles; three sisters: Mary Lillard of Franklin, Marie Hooper of Nashville, and Catherine of California; eleven grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four siblings: Charlie, Millard, Bonnie, and Martha. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Condolences may be sent to the family at the top of this page.