KING, Micky

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona April 17, 2008 11:00 pm Micky King Micky graduated from Holbrook High School. While in high school Micky was active in the Arizona Jr. Rodeo Association and was a great bareback and bull rider. He joined the Army and was stationed in Germany. After leaving the Army he returned to Germany and worked construction there for several years. After returning to the United States he worked in the oil industry and construction until his health made it impossible for him to work and at that time he returned to Holbrook and cared for his mother. He was a devoted son, father and brother and the best friend anyone could have. His yard was the hangout where he and his friends would enjoy his fire pit and just being together. He had just found that he had a talent for writing cowboy poetry and enjoyed reading it to family and friends. He is survived by two sons, Tobias Lee, Vincent Leon (Brandy); daughter Stefanie King; five grandchildren, Sebastian, Ethan, Ryley, Thomas and Zachary; brother Leon (Shirley) King; sisters Paula Anderson and Sue Norgaard; and his lifelong friend Ann Jeffers. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Cecil and Edith King, and son Marcus. He had requested that his ashes be spread on the Jeffers Ranch where he loved being with Ann and working the cattle. His many friends always made sure that he went on many wonderful fishing and hunting trips. He is going to be missed by the "fish boys" on those trips but there are a lot of great memories. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Micky's name to the American Arthritis Foundation. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 19, at 1 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Holbrook. Arrangements by Greer's Mortuary of Winslow.