James King

James Arthur King, Sr. of 425 Rice Rd., White Oak, passed away July 16, 2009 at Columbus County Hospital. Mr. King was retired from the 82nd Airborne and the N.C. Dept of Corrections.

Mr. King was predeceased by his father, Calvin King, one daughter, Helen Jean King, and one great granddaughter, Zoey King.

He is survived by his wife Gail Rice King, his mother, Helen King, one son, James A. King Jr. of White Oak, one daughter Teresa Barnhart of Rosehill, two brothers, Calvin \\"Kie\\" King of Ohio, and Bobby King of Arizona. He also has five grandchildren, Christy, Melissa, James, Matthew, Patrick, and two great- grandchildren, Nicole and Cameron.

A funeral service will be held at White Oak Church of God of Prophecy at 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 19, 2009 with the Rev. Bill Tatum officiating. Burial will follow immediately afterwards in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home.