Reverend James L. King, 74

July 13, 2018

Reverend James L King, 74, of East Petersburg, went to be with Our Lord on July 13, 2018.

Jim was united in marriage to Arlene Stowell on May 22, 1965. He was a 20 year veteran of the US Air Force, an over the road truck driver for many years, and was called into the ministry later in life. Rev King was a pastor at churches throughout the New York and Pennsylvania area, with his last interim position being at Berks Bible Church in Shillington, PA. His love for Our Lord shone brightly in his spirit and he always enjoyed the time spent pastoring, golfing with close friends, and family time.

Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years, Arlene (Stowell) King; his son and daughter-in-law, James L. King Jr. and his wife Melissa of Oneida, NY; his son Jason L. King and Melissa DuBois of Bunker Hill, WV; and his son Donald F. King of Lancaster, PA; 5 Grandchildren; 4-plus great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Duane Stowell of Branford, FL; sister-in-law Gloria Stowell of Rosamond, CA; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his mother Gladys (Shore) King; his mother in law, Marion (Moynihan) Stowell; sisters Mrs. Eleanor (King) Hubbs, wife of William Hubbs of Sarasota, FL and Mrs. Betty Lou (King) Wall, wife of Charles Wall of Reading, PA; brothers H. Norman King, 20 year US Army veteran and William King of Las Vegas, NV.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service which will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, 532 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA 17545 on July 23rd, at 10:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Bethel Baptist Church Missions Fund at the above address, or a charity of your choice.