KING, Alfred (Al)

The Verde Independent, Cottonwood, AZ December 15, 2006 Alfred "Al" King, 78, of Cottonwood, died Dec. 12, 2006. He was born Nov. 19, 1928, in Phoenix to Adam Thomas and Nettie June (Combs) King. Al proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy. He was the owner and operator of King's Roofing Company for 50 years. Al was a member of the Verde Baptist Church. Al love to fly. In addition to a corporate plane, he flew his own Bonanza for many years. Traveling was also an adventure for him and his wife Dottie. Each summer they traveled Europe, and the other months they traveled the States. He was also an avid boxing fan. He leaves behind his loving wife of 32 years, Dorothy E. King of Cottonwood; his son Terry King of Colorado; his two daughters, Linda Webber (Mark) and Sheryl Lile, all of Colorado; his brother, John King (Neva) of Arizona; his step-children, Dawn Naar of Cottonwood, Derek Naar of Phoenix, and Chris Naar of Camp Verde; as well as six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held at a later date in Colorado. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com.