Blytheville, AR – Jack C. King, 80, of Blytheville passed from this life Friday, February 20, 2015 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Jack was born in Clay, West Virginia to Jesse and Opal (White) King. Jack was a retired Police Officer for Blytheville Police Department, as well as Gosnell Police Department. He worked in law enforcement for 20 plus years before retiring. He also retired from the United States Air Force as an E-6 Tech Sergeant.
After retirement, He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Jack also enjoyed watching football. The West Virginia Mountaineers was his favorite College team. Jack was a member of Wellspring Church in Blytheville.
Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Betty S. (Hart) King; his parents; and a sister, Wanda Mallory. He is survived by his children, Jack C. King, Jr. and wife Sue of Gosnell, James A. King and wife Connie of Armorel, Penny Lowe and her husband Scott of Gosnell; two brothers, Gary King and wife Ruth of Canton, Ohio, and Terry King of Clay, West Virginia; one sister, Charlotte Norman of Afton, Tennessee; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held 1:30 Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Hyde officiating. Entombment followed at Dogwood Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project in Jack’s honor. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com
