Lorenzo Kincaid King Corning, New York Obituary

Lorenzo Kincaid King

<p>Lorenzo Kincaid King, age 91, of Corning, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at home. He was born on February 1, 1932 in Chatham, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Walter and Eldora (Davis) King. He married Margaret Chambers on November 30, 1957 at the South Corning Methodist Church. She predeceased him on November 20, 2016. </p><p><br></p><p>Lorenzo valued a honest days work and he was always busy working and fixing things. He was a veteran of the US Army and he retired from Corning, Inc where he worked as a millwright..</p><p><br></p><p>He is survived by his son, Joseph (Elizabeth) King of Corning, grandchildren, BillieJoe (Wes Morrow) King of Lindley, Timothy (Brooke) King of Caton, Nicholas (Shelby) LaDieu of Caton, and Michael (Veronica) LaDieu of NC, great grandchildren: Justine, James, Kennedy, Avery, Hannah, Anthony and Becca, brothers: Merlson (Carol) King and James (Patricia) King, sister-in-law, Helen West, brother-in-law, Frances Chambers, and canine companion, Honey. Lorenzo was predeceased by his daughters, Peggy at her birth and Christine LaDieu.</p><p><br></p><p>Family and friends are invited to call at Phillips Funeral Home, 17 West Pulteney Street, Corning, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Lorenzo's celebration of life will follow there at 4:00pm. Military honors and burial will take place at Barnard Cemetery on Thursday at 1:00pm.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations in Lorenzo’s name to West Caton Baptist Church, 10663 West Caton Road, Corning, NY 14830.</p>
March 17, 202303/17/2023
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Cathy Buck
March 20, 2023
Mr. King was one of my most favorite customers when I worked on Market Street. He was so nice, came in every month. I looked forward to his visits, and he spoiled me. flowers, candy, etc. He was a great guy! RIP and my condolences to his family who were lucky to have... Continue Reading
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Mark & Linda Howell
March 18, 2023
Prayers and thoughts for the family during this difficult time.
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Susan Irvine
March 18, 2023
You and Ma will always be in my heart, Lorenzo. I have no words. You were such kind and generous people, always looking after so many others. Never forget "throw it in the creek, you're lookin good today," and many other sayings that always tickled me. My horses lived at... Continue Reading