King, Gary Lee
Gary Lee King, age 60 of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Born February 6, 1960 in Richmond, Virginia he was the son of Sylvia Jane Lawson King and the late Wallace Jay King. His brother, Bob Washabaugh King also preceded him in death.
A huge fan of Star Trek, Gary was also a member of the “Book Club” in Roanoke he was currently employed at Motion Industries where he had been the past 5 years and had 20 years of service with Kollmorgen. Gary was a giving person and would help anyone.
He is survived by his
Wife – Deborah Jean Lyford King – Christiansburg
Mother – Sylvia Jane Lawson King – Maryland
Children – Brent & Felicia Bentancourt – Maryland, Kiersten Paolillo – Delaware, Chad Mercier – Delaware, Jeremy King – California
3 Grandchildren
Sisters – Melody & Andrew Storms – Maryland, Angela Adamson – Maryland, Tara Hearn – Maryland
Brothers – Jeff King – Maryland, Tim & Stephanie Lemke – Maryland
Best Friends – Gary & Betty Whiteman – Dublin
Daddy’s Baby – Onyx
Many nieces and nephews
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. To sign Gary’s online guestbook, please visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com / Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.
January 23, 2021 @ 4:37 am
Gary King was an extraordinary man of integrity and kindness. We met as we founded the Sun Magazine Reader’s Club, which met monthly for many years.
Gary was one of my dearest friends. Within our Sun group, we shared our politics, our perceptions and our biographies. We met at Barnes and Nobles, with our coffees and essays – laughter ringing out from our table, tears sometimes shed at our seats. We were a small family, Gary, Julian, Sandy and myself.
I learned how much Gary treasured his family. Every member was dear to him. He was the role model of a Life Well Lived. You could not find a more loyal, generous, faithful man than Gary.
Everyone who knew him, loved him. That great grin, his infectious laugh, his eagerness to help everyone- he was a true Class Act. He was a phenomenal human being.
I am grateful for the many beautiful years of our friendship. We shared Star Trek and music, poetry and literature – and our common hope for a brighter future.
May his spirit shine with illumination in God’s realm. May all the love and comfort he gave others follow him on his journey forward. Gary was a true blessing in my life – in so many lives – he will be greatly missed and forever remembered.
January 23, 2021 @ 2:03 pm
I haven’t seen Gary for many years, but I do remember him as one of the
most affable people you could ever meet….a truly good soul. My thoughts
are with his family and friends, was very sad to hear about his passing.
January 23, 2021 @ 8:56 pm
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Debbie, to Gary’s beloved mother Sylvia, and to all of his many loved ones. Privileged to meet him 15 years ago through our Sun Readers Group, I mourn his loss along with you. Gary was a unique combination of strength and gentleness. He was a fair-minded thinker who sought the truth–as well as a down-to-earth man with a great sense of humor. Bright, creative and loving, he was a faithful friend who always wanted the best for everyone and was willing to go the extra mile for us. He gave freely of himself and was a special gift to the world. I treasure memories of times spent together and will carry him always in my heart.
January 23, 2021 @ 9:03 pm
Gary was a special friend, and a special kind of man who personified what it meant to have a big heart. I will never forget his kindness, generosity, great sense of humor and his genuine gladness for living even when times were tough. It was a privilege to have known him. My thoughts of sympathy go out to his family and friends.