Carl Denson King Moss Point, Mississippi Obituary

Carl Denson King

Carl D. King, 79, of Hurley, MS, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 in Mobile, AL. Carl was born February 4, 1943 in Mobile to the late Jack and Corinne King. He was a graduate of East Central High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University. He then received his master’s degree in counseling from the University of South Alabama. He was a lifelong educator until his retirement from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He enjoyed fishing, music, and spending time with his grandsons, who were his heart. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his son, Carlton M. King and brother, Jerry King. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Linda Baylis King; children, Mary Helen (Robert) Switzer and William D. (Karla) King; grandchildren, Jacob (Kaiya) Switzer, Cody (Meredith Mank) Switzer, Nicholas (Ashlyne) Switzer, Hunter (Angie) King, Ethan (Kendyll) King, and Austin Keene; honorary grandson, Daniel Hughes; great-granddaughter, Mila Switzer; and sister, Jane Tart of Buies Creek, NC; along with other family members and friends. The visitation for Carl will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, MS. The funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Father Peter Varghese and Deacon Frank Martin officiating. Interment will be held at Coleman Cemetery in Hurley, MS. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation be made in memory of Carl to the St. Ann Catholic Church building fund or to St. Vincent De Paul St. Ann Chapter Hurley, MS P.O. Box 244 Hurley, MS 36555 Heritage Funeral Home, locally owned and operated in Escatawpa/Moss Point, MS is in charge of arrangements.
February 4, 1943 - August 5, 202202/04/194308/05/2022
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Thaddeus R Fairley Sr
September 18, 2022
To the King Family whom I will always consider being great friends of mine, I spent many days at Mr.Jack and Mrs. Corrine Kings home and was always welcome when my Godmother worked for them, I will love them and the entire King Family. Thanks for treating us like Family... Continue Reading
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Sue Carter
August 9, 2022
Love and Prayers. Dolan & Sue Carter
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Lori Rush
August 8, 2022
So sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Carl He was such a kind person anytime u came in contact with him he always greeted u with a kind word and smile....I know he will be missed by many that knew him...praying for you Mary Helen and Mrs Linda and the rest of the family... Continue Reading
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Deacon Martin and Brenda Finnegan
August 6, 2022
Dear Linda, so sorry to hear of your dear husband's passing. Our condolences to you and your family. God bless....
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Brenda Nelson
August 6, 2022
The Dutton family sends our sincere condolences to Mrs. Linda King and her family. Carl was a kind man.
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Deborah Bullock
August 6, 2022
Carl was a wonderful person and was my counselor at JC when I first started college. He was also part of my church family and such an awesome singer at church. I will always cherish his guidance and his friendship Praying for MS Linda and family for this terrible lost ... Continue Reading
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Lizz Ates
August 5, 2022
Carl was such a kind man, helped me so much when I was in college. When I would see him in Hurley always had a hug and smile for me. Such a great loss. Walk the streets of gold Carl.
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Sharon Martin
August 5, 2022
Carl, we will miss your beautiful voice. To Linda and the family, our most sincere condolences. Dcn. Frank & Sharon Martin
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