This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: King, Charles, Pryor, Palmisano, Musgrave, Rhoa Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/802 Message Board Post: KING, Mr. William J. Kalamazoo, formerly of Delton Passed away October 24, 2002, at his residence. Mr. King was born February 18, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Jared A. and Gladys (Charles) King. On December 7, 1957, he married Patricia Pryor, who survives. As a veteran, he served his country in the U.S. Marines. An avid golfer; Bill was also secretary for the Thursday night mens league and the Friday night couples league at Mullenhurst Golf Course. An employee for over fifteen years with Ford Motor Company, Mr. King was the former owner of the Delton Cafe and more recently: a courier for Keystone Bank. He was a former member and past president of the Delton Chamber of Commerce, a former member of the Delton Lions Club and a former member of the Delton Moose Lodge. He is survived by his wife Patricia, sons: Chuck (Nancy) of Kalamazoo, Jay (Rhonda) of Birmingham, Alabama, and William (Lori) of Kalamazoo, a brother: Lawrence (Dixie) King of California, three sisters: Mildred Palmisano of Shelby Township, Michigan, Rut! h (Ray) Musgrave of Windsor, Ontario, Canada; and Frances Rhoa of Edmund, Oklahoma, seven grandchildren, a God daughter, and several nieces and nephews. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be conducted Monday, October 28, 2002, 1:00 PM, Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan, Pastor Jan DeWitt officiating. Please meet at the cortege area at 12:50 PM. Memorial contributions to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services of Kalamazoo or the Leukemia Foundation will be appreciated. WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 10/25/2002 - 10/27/2002. (posted by a volunteer-no family connection)