Ray King Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ray Erwin King Ray Erwin King, 64, loving husband, brother, and uncle passed away July 1, 2012 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Earle and Esta King and brothers Aiken and Tucker King. He was a Navy veteran and worked at CAMC General Division for 23 years as a maintenance mechanic. In his retirement, Ray was an avid artisan, woodworker, and jewelry maker. He also was a founding member of the Hoge House Foundation in Winfield and was known by his family, neighbors, and friends for his community service and willingness to help all in need including his four-legged friends. His passion was donating his time and talent as Santa Claus for over twenty years for local children in pre-schools and community events. Ray was a life-long Baptist and a 30 year resident of Winfield, WV. He is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline King of Winfield, sister Mary Whaling (Coy Edsel), and father-in-law Stephen Smith all of St. Albans. He was raised with four nieces and nephews Thomas Whaling (Martha) of St. Mary's, Donna (Brad) Leslie of Winfield, Sharon (Scott) Shinham of Ellenton, Florida, and Glen (Becky) Whaling of Lavalette, WV. While Ray was a father figure to many, he was very special in the lives of Lynda and Joe Rumbaugh and Mona and Scott Raines of Winfield, Lee Ann Bias of Frazier?s Bottom, and Brent and Teresa Randolph of Dayton, Ohio. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and his two loving four-legged companions Genny and Katie. A memorial service in Ray?s honor will be held on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home, 3624 Winfield Rd., Winfield, WV. Friends may come thirty minutes prior to service for visitation with family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Ray?s name to the Hoge House Foundation at 3389 Winfield Road, Winfield, WV, 25213 or The American Heart Association at 162 Court Street, Charleston, WV 25301.