Lonnie Gene King, age 70, of Eakly, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 9, 2025.  He was born on June 14, 1954, in Anadarko, Oklahoma to Floyd and Lola Richardson King.

Lonnie attended Eakly Schools and graduated from Eakly High School in 1972.  He spent much of his early life farming alongside his grandfather, George Richardson. He married Sharon Ringler August 5, 1977, in Bowie, TX.   Lonnie, Sharon, Kimberly, and Kris made their home on the farm just south of Eakly.  That next year the family welcomed new babies Jared, and soon after, Josh.  Lonnie dedicated himself to farming, peanuts, hay, and cattle while always thinking of ways to keep his family entertained.  He loved chasing his children and grandchildren while riding dirt bikes, 4-wheelers and golf cart. In addition to his work on the farm, Lonnie learned to play golf after promising his father, Floyd, a golfing trip to Arizona to play on a PGA course. His devotion to his family and community was evident through his active involvement. He served on the Eakly Co-op board, was a deacon at Oakdale Missionary Baptist Church, served many years on the board of trustees at the Cedar Hills Baptist Youth Camp and was an original board member of Spreading The Word Ministry.

Lonnie’s faith was central to his life. On April 1, 1990, he surrendered his life to Jesus, and soon after, he began singing and leading music at Oakdale Missionary Baptist Church. He loved sharing his joy while talking with others about Jesus and through music. He had a deep love for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, enjoying time spent playing with them.

Lonnie is survived by his wife, Sharon, of the home; three children: Kimberly King of Weatherford, OK, Kris Base and her husband Steven of Apache, OK, and Josh King and his wife Bethany of Comanche, OK. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Zach Mogg and wife Kelsey of Yukon; Alli Goldston and her husband Brandon of Leedey; Tatum White and her husband Dillon of Sterling; Teagun Base and fiancée Brenna Nowell of Apache; Alex King of Comanche; Reason Moore of Weatherford; Connor King, Micah King and Hudson King all of Comanche. His great-grandchildren include Jaxton Mogg and Vaida Mogg of Yukon; Emersyn Goldston of Leedey; Sadie White of Sterling; Beckett Goldston of Leedey; and one more great-grandchild on the way. Lonnie is also survived by two siblings, LuAnne Tune and her husband John of Norman, and Gary King and his wife Lisa of Lookeba, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Lola King; one son, Jared King; two grandchildren, Elijah King and Josie King, and three siblings, Clifford, Robert Dwayne, and Don King.

Funeral services for Lonnie will be held at Oakdale Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM with interment in the Eakly Cemetery immediately following.  

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Cedar Hills Baptist Youth Camp, PO Box 39, Binger, OK 73009.

Lonnie will be remembered for his commitment to his Savior Jesus Christ, his love for his family and his kind heart that touched all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.