Everett King

Everett King, 72, of Tuckerman departed this life Tuesday, February 22, 2011. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Tuckerman, a Mason, Mayor of Tuckerman for twenty two years, on the Fire Department for twenty two years, enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening. He was preceded in death by one son; Russell King, his parents; Roy and Nora (Pitts) King, five brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife of twenty six years; Nina King of Tuckerman, one son; Michael King of Louisiana, one step-son; Cory Patton of California, two daughters; Cherie Gosser of Mountain View, Francis Rivas of Mountain View, one step-daughter; Denna Patton of California, two brothers; Wayne King and wife Ann of Vilonia and Nathan King and wife Barbara of Jonesboro, one sister; Francis Rowland of Tuckerman, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be 2 p.m., Friday at Dillinger Chapel with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at McClelland VA Hospital. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.