The King is Gone
(for Aubrey King, 1956-2012)
There once was a nurseryman named King,
Whose voice oh how it did ring.
He grew plants for a living,
Was caring and giving,
And traveled the country to sing.
Every person he met was a friend,
Help to all he would lend.
He left us too soon,
No longer to croon,
But will live in our hearts till the end.
-Greg Grant, 2012
My Friend Aubrey King by Greg Grant
Aubrey R. King, 56, of Tenaha, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1956 in Center to J.B. King and Margaret Armstrong King. Mr. King was a Preacher at Pleasant Hill Church of Christ in Tenaha and one of the original members of the Calvary Boys Quartet. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 10, 2012 at Hurst Street Church of Christ in Center with Tim Perkins and Buddy Bankhead officiating. Interment will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Tenaha. Pallbearers will be Chip Roberson, Ron Meadows, Bill Smith, Timothy Roberson, Waylon Moore, Randy Meadows, Andy Jarvis and Frank Kilpatrick. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Pleasant Hill Church of Christ and former members of the Calvary Boys Quartet. He is survived by Wife: Cheryl King of Tenaha Sons: Andrew King and wife, Alisa of College Station Aaron King of Tenaha Mother: Margaret King Freeman of Tenaha Brother: Joe King and wife, Becky of Monroe, Louisiana Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives A host of friends Preceded in death by Father: J.B. King.