Ronald Douglas King's Obituary
Ronald Douglas King, age 71, of Austell and Rockmart passed away Sunday March 18, 2018. Ron was a Sergeant of the United States Army, retired Police Officer, Gunsmith, and Armourer. He bravely served his country during two tours in Vietnam, including time as a prisoner of war. He was Special Forces Green Beret out of Vanh Canh and Qui Nhon and he proudly bore the title of Vietnam Veteran. His police career spanned 34 years and many jurisdictions beginning with Austell Police Department, Powder Springs Police Department, Roswell Police Department, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Aragon Police Department and retired from Rockmart Police Department. Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Judson Blain King and Minnie Ogles King; sister, Inez Bennett; brothers, Charles King and Gene Autry King. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ersa Payne King; daughters, Brittany and John Cagle of Austell, Katie and Jack Bullock of Woodstock and son, Joshua Douglas King Sr. of Austell; granddaughters, Stephanie and Sam Bordelon, and Chasity Hebrank; grandsons, Joshua King Jr., and Clayton King; great-grandsons, Sammy Bordelon and Trevor Bordelon; sister, Blanche Benson of Luthersville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Sunday March 25, 4:00 pm at Davis-Struempf Chapel. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 5:00-8:00 pm at Davis-Struempf Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Ron’s name to Davis-Struempf Funeral Home, 1975 EW Connector, Austell, GA 30106. Funds will be distributed by the family in Ron’s honor to the Wounded Warrior Project and Disabled Veterans of America.
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