Milfred King

Milfred King was born June 30, 1929 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Payton McKinley and Zettie Mae Goodrum King.

He was united in marriage to Maxine Goodrum on June 9, 1950. Mrs. King preceded him in death on January 18, 2004.

At the age of 15, Mr. King started working in the log woods for the Locke Brothers. For many years he drove and worked in the logging business. He later worked and retired from General Electric. He served his country honorably and faithfully in the United States Army during the Korean conflict.

One of the grandsons said this about Mr. King, "He was the father of two but a granddaddy to all." Everyone who met or knew Mr. King called him "Granddaddy." He was the granddaddy who taught you how to drive, shoot a gun, ride the 4-wheeler (which better be clean when you returned from riding), and how to enjoy a piece of chocolate cake (a healthy slice with vanilla ice cream on side.) He enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler with his faithful companion, Percy whom had his very own specialty built seat.

When Mr. King wasn't outside with the grandchildren he could be found watching westerns or reading. He attended both Full Gospel Fellowship church and Curtis Hill church of God of Prophecy.

Granddaddy loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Mr. King departed this life on November 30, 2019 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 90 Years, 5 Months. He is survived by a son, Greg King and wife Ellen of Selmer, TN; a daughter, Sherri King and companion Blake North of Rogersville, AL; 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. King was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Alfred, and Kenneth King; three sisters, Ernestine Moore, Morine Haddock, Nadyne Swaffer.