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    John Hickman King

    June 7, 1939 - October 9, 2021

    John Hickman King passed away on October 9, 2021 in St. Augustine, FL. He born June 7, 1939 in Louisville, MS. John is survived by his wife of 63 years Becky B King, daughters: Angela Sue, Denise Michele, 2 grandsons: Erik Spong and Jared Spong, and his 5 great-grandchildren. Additionally his sister Charlotte K Reely, brothers Walt and Herb, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Herbert M and Beatrice Z King, and daughter Tami Lee. I was an avid hunter and fisherman and will always be loved and remembered for the lasting impact he made on his family and the community. He graduated Ketterlinus High School in St Augustine in 1957 and a member of the Methodist Church in St Augustine since 1947. He served in the US Army Reserve for 7 years and worked with the Exchange Bank in St Augustine from 1959 to 1984. He opened first Sonny’s Restaurant in St Augustine with partners Harry Waldron and Brice Mickler, after retiring ran his own pool business until the age of 78. He favorite scripture was Joshua 1:9 and hymn was “How Great Thou Art”. Services will be closed to the public and in lieu of flowers donation can be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children ([email protected] or 855-365-4438) and Community Hospice.

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    John Hickman King passed away on October 9, 2021 in St. Augustine, FL. He born June 7, 1939 in Louisville, MS. John is survived by his wife of 63 years Becky B King, daughters: Angela Sue, Denise Michele, 2 grandsons: Erik Spong and Jared Spong,... View Obituary & Service Information

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