Andrew Baker King Obituary.
Published by The Knoxville News-Sentinel on
Feb 21, 2022, page A9. Andrew B. King, 88, beloved husband, brother and
uncle went home to be with his Lord And Savior Jesus Christ, Friday,
February 18, 2022.
Proceeding him in death are his parents, William
Doyle King and Barbara Miller Burnett King, sister, Joy King, and
brother-in-law, Pastor Mickey Park.
Survivors include his loving wife of
42 years, Ann; sisters, Martha King Park and Judith King Barth( Jim), nine
nieces and nephews and their families. Special caregivers: Trista, Davida,
Ashlyn, and Chelsey.
He met his wife, Ann, September 4, 1976, at
Ridgecrest Baptist Assembly during a singles weekend. They have been
married 42 blissful years. They felt very blessed that the Lord brought
them together, many have said they would want a marriage as happy as
theirs.
Using his musical talents Andy has been involved in church and
community most of his life. He helped start a mission church for his local
church, was a Sunday school teacher, deacon, volunteer music director and
helped entertain seniors in local assisted living centers. Besides being a
singer and playing the banjo, and he wrote Five String Banjo published by
Hatfield and Music.
Andy was a well-known local figure and forecast
weather for the national weather service in Knoxville, Southern California,
and Alaska. He and his wife lived in Alaska for 15 years until his
retirement. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Karnes. Everyone who
knew Andy loved him. He was known for his charm, wisdom, kindness, humor
and his knowledge of the Bible.