King, George Walter (G.W.)

George Walter (G.W.) King, 83, of Shawsville, Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. He and his twin sister, Phyllis, were born in Belfry, Ky., on November 24, 1926, to the late George and Blanche King. They moved to Montgomery County in 1936 after the death of their father. George graduated from Shawsville High School in 1943 and later from V.P.I. with a degree in Business Administration. He served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Mildred King, Hilda Mae King Hicks, Helen King Smith, Phyllis King Pettit, and Charles Clinton King. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Dot Sisson King; two daughters, Martha King Chaney and husband, David Chaney, and Melinda King Smith and husband, George Smith III. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Jessica Smith Hill and husband, Herbie Hill, of Richmond, Va., Landon Smith and wife, Whitney, of Winston-Salem, N.C., Elizabeth Chaney, of La Jolla, Calif., Alan Chaney, of Danville, Va., and Matthew Chaney, of Danville, Va.; sister, Margaret King Mullins; and 21 nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their appreciation for the support of Carilion Hospice caregivers, Patsy and Cindy. We would also like to thank our special friend, Crystal Mello, for her dedication and the love she gave our family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mountain Valley Scholarship Fund, Box 532, Shawsville, Va. 24162 or to the White Memorial Methodist Church. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 5, 2010, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. A service in celebration of his life will be conducted 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, 2010, at White Memorial Methodist Church followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall. The King family is being served by Horne Funeral Service & Crematory. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com.