Bruce “Ole Man” King, 74, of Hamburg, died Friday, July 23, 2021, at his home. Bruce was a native of Ashley County and a lifelong resident of Hamburg. He was a truck driver and for several years, he drove a log truck for Mashburn Logging. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Southside Baptist Church. Bruce enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Buckrun Hunting Club. He lived his life as a very simplistic man, and the love he had for his family, especially his grandchildren, knew no boundaries. You would never forget meeting Bruce, as his personality was as large as his loving and generous heart.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William B. “Bill” and Geneva Norrell King; a brother, Billy Wayne King; six sisters, Barbara Woods, Susan Savage, Peggy Woods, Nancy Gail Barnett, Mary Smith and Vicki King.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Darlene Vail King; his daughter, Lori King McDonald and husband, Michael, all of Hamburg; two sons, Anthony “Tony” King of Long Prairie, Minnesota and William Cody King of Hamburg; a brother, Reggie King of Fountain Hill; two sisters, Dixie Fairchild of Hamburg and Patty Griffith of Fountain Hill; eight grandchildren, Nathan King, Michael McDonald, Bradley McDonald, Marianna King, Harmony King, Symphony King, Melody King and Meagan King; five great-grandchildren, Gemma, Hagen, Sophie, Kaden and Geneva and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services are 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the Southside Baptist Church with Bro. David Newberry officiating. Burial will be in the Carlock Cemetery. Pallbearers are Cody King, Tony King, Clint Mashburn, James Mashburn, Brian Adams and Johnny Pierce. Honorary pallbearers are Ryan Austin, Jamie Smith, Lawrence Booker, Jim Skender, and Thomas Martin. Memorials may be made to CARTI Foundation, PO Box 55011, Little Rock, AR 72215 or the Arkansas Heart Hospital Foundation, 1701 S. Shackleford Road, Little Rock, AR 72211.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.
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