Mr. Earl Vickers King, age 88 of Franklin, Ky., entered into rest Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 1:37 P. M. at the Medco Center in Franklin, Ky.
A native of Simpson Co., KY. he was the son of the late Melville Anderson King and the late Lola Ruth Lambirth King. He was preceded in death by a brother Vernon King.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Nannie Margaret Gregory King, 2 children Michael Earl King of Fredericksburg, VA. and Patricia Margaret King Greer (Fred Randall) of Portland, TN., a brother Harry King of Franklin, Ky., a sister Mary Louise King of Indianapolis, IN., 5 grandchildren Brian Joseph King, Gregory Michael King, Amy Renee Greer, Eric Randall Greer, Melinda Margaret Greer Nichols, 2 great grandchildren Susanna Catherine King and Mary Margaret "Molly" King.
Mr. King was a member of the First Baptist Church, Simpson Benevolent Lodge, Eastern Star and Woodmen of the World. He was a farmer and milk hauler and retired from Kendall Manufacturing.