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James Lee King, Sr.

Posted 2019-02-09 by Judy Wight Branson
Camp Verde Bugle, Camp Verde, Arizona
Saturday, June 16, 2018

James Lee King Sr., 85, of Home Gardens, California, died at 7 a.m.,
Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at his home in San Bernadino, California,
surrounded by his family.

James was born Nov. 5, 1932, to Theodore and Mary King, who proceeded
him in death, along with his older brother, Ted.

Surviving is his wife, Lupita King; his sister, Zelma, and her family;
daughters, Lila, Jeri Ann (David) and Nena (Leo); four sons, James Lee
Jr., Brian (Teresa), Kory (Tammy) and Brandon Jamie); 15 grandchildren
and 32 great-grandchildren.

James graduated from Clemenceau High School in Cottonwood, Arizona, and
went on to become a small business owner in Cottonwood owning and
operating both the Verde Valley Drive-In Theater and the Rialtor Movie
Theater.

At the age of 38, James moved to Home Gardens to own and operate Jim’s
Tire Store. James was a kind and caring man who worked hard, loved his
friends and family.

Our husband, our brother our father and our granddaddy will truly be
missed. However, in our hearts we know we again will be together in
eternity.

Information provided by survivors.




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