Kirby "Doc" King, Jr., 84, of Port Neches, Texas died Monday, March 10, 2014 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Kirby was born April 25, 1929 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Kirby King, Sr. and Lavelle Winders King. He was a 50 year resident of this area and a retired Foreman at Dupont Beaumont with 30 years of service. Kirby was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Nederland where he served as a Deacon. He was also a member of Nederland Masonic Lodge # 1368 and a US Coast Guard Veteran serving from 1951 1953. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches with Rev. Michael Halliburton officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the funeral home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley King and son-in-law, Steve Lewis. Surviving relatives include his daughters, Katherine King Lewis of Port Neches, Texas; Marion Singleton and husband Thad of Orange, Texas; Rhonda Gibbs and husband Steve of Port Neches, Texas; sons, Doyle W. King and wife Donna of Fannett, Texas; Robert L. King and wife Melissa of Port Neches, Texas; sister, Coleen Lee and husband E. J. of Nederland, Texas; brother, Gary King and wife Pam of Bridge City, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Special heartfelt thanks to Tara Clark for her loving kindness and care throughout the years.
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Anonymous
March 13, 2014
Have known and Loved Kirby as a cousin and frend for more than 60years and will miss and still think about him forever! cousin Jimmy Ritchie!
Anonymous
March 13, 2014
Robert, Melissa, Kirby and family, so very sorry for the loss of a father, grandfather and friend. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Anonymous
March 13, 2014
To all Mr. King's family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Robert, Melissa and Kirby: I'm here anytime you want to call and I will see y'all soon. Love, Quin
Anonymous
March 12, 2014
Sorry to here about Doc. Have the entire family in my prayers. Enjoyed my visit in 2010.
Anonymous
March 12, 2014
Jerry and I are so sorry for your loss and pray that God bless your family with his comfort and grace during this time of sorrow. Dixie and Jerry Dubuisson
Anonymous
March 12, 2014
Fine fine man to work around. Easy going and had good personality. RIP Kirby, may the good Lord be with your loved ones.
Anonymous
March 12, 2014
Doyle, So sorry to hear about your dad. Take care, Sue and David Criswell
Anonymous
March 12, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Wish I could have been there. Doc and Shirley were always so great to come to Tupelo for visits.
Anonymous
March 12, 2014
TINA AND FAMILY, SORRY FOR YOU LOSS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.