Eligie Wilson King, 82, of McMinnville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

Wilson was born Friday, April 25, 1941 in Grundy County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late William P. King and Margaret Elizabeth Green King. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Jim and Roy King, sisters, Lenard Smith, Mary King, Louise Melson, Evie Bryant and Susie Franklin.

Mr. King is survived by his wife, Ruby King of McMinnville, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Ellen King of Ardmore, AL; daughter, Peggy Haston and Barry Rogers of McMinnville, TN; son, Phillip King of Morrison, TN; grandsons, Chuck and Kelsey King, Devin Haston, William and Taylor King, Anthony Hurts, granddaughters, Courtney and Brent Hutchison, Jennifer Millraney, Emily and Matt Cope, Stephanie King, Shelly Wright, and 24 great-grandchildren also survive.

Wilson was a long time resident of Warren County, he loved to spend time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A Graveside Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Warren County with Paul King officiating, burial will follow.

The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Gardens of Memory Funeral Home.

Gardens of Memory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 31, 2023