William Lane King, aged 88, of Eagleville, TN, passed away peacefully at Alive Hospice on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born May 11, 1936 in the Longview community of Bedford County, TN. He was the son of the late Thomas Avery King and Zilpha Lane King. He was a member of Triune Baptist Church.
William was married for 65 years to the late Bithie Sue Taylor King. He is survived by his children, LaNae Turner of Eagleville, TN, Dwight (Julie) King of Eagleville, TN, and Tabitha (Tim) Persch of Larkspur, CO. He is beloved “Grandpa” to his six grandchildren, Zach and Braiden King, Campbell and Mitchell Turner, and Rafe and Avery Persch. He is survived by brother Burtis (Vicki) King and is beloved “Uncle Bill” to nephews, Jonathan King, Mike (Jeanna) Loyd, Mendy Loyd and numerous fishing and hunting buddies.
In addition to his parents and wife he is preceded in death by brothers John Rufus King, Thomas Avery King Jr., James Harlan King and Robert David King.
Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 4 pm to 8 pm at Lawrence Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be at 10 am on Monday, January 27,2025 from the Chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home with Dr. Jeffery Elliott officiating. Interment will follow at the Bennett Cemetery in Eagleville, TN.