Randall B. Rev. Dr. King Obituary (1925 - 2014)

Rev. Dr. Randall B. King was born August 13, 1925, in Texarkana, AR to Joseph King and Nora Williams King. He answered the call for supper time in Heaven where he is with his Best Friend, Savior, and Lord on December 24, 2014. He served with the U. S. Navy during WWII and was stationed on a rescue vessel in the Aleutian Islands. He was an editor and publisher in the newspaper business for many years and was a minister for sixty plus years having served churches in many states. In the late 1960s, Randy was adopted into the Shoshone Nation when he litigated with the federal government and the State of Wyoming on behalf of the Arapaho and Shoshone Nations on the Wind River Reservation. Randy had a great sense of humor and liked nothing better than to make people laugh. He also was a big tease and enjoyed teasing those he liked. He loved to sing and sang with several southern gospel singing groups. He was administrator of Polk County Literacy Council for 10 years and ministered at Faith Christian Church for several years. Randy was also a pilot and in his younger years, was an avid flyer. Randy is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marguerite (Marg.) King, Children: Jon Randall (Pam) of Pineville, AR, Rikki Anne King of Mena, Shirley King of Marysville, TN, Mary Dixon (George) of S. Dayton Beach, FL., and Kay Ahrens (Robert) of Pratt, KS, numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Rosemary Mitchell (Marvin) of Texarkana. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Winston Clark Jewell. Randy was a consummate family man and greatly enjoyed his family, who will dearly miss him. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel with Phillip Brainerd officiating. A second memorial service will be held January 17, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Trimble Campground Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dolph, Arkansas with Reverend Jamey Cowgill officiating. Cremation and funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Randy Kings name to St. Josephs Indian School, P.O. Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com