Virgil King
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Virgil Wayne King, 73, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in Saint Louis, Missouri.
He was born on June 20, 1947 in Springfield, Missouri and was the son of the late Virgil Lee and Evelyn (Wright) King.
Wayne grew up in Springfield and graduated with the class of 1965 from Parkview High School.
After graduation, he relocated to Jerseyville, obtaining employment with Olin Corporation at the age of 18. In total, his career would span 40 years and he received the distinguished honor of having a test facility named after him, The Wayne King Certified Product Test Facility, in recognition of his tenure of service and uncompromising integrity and steadfast dedication to quality, prior to his retirement as Ballistics Manager on March 11, 2006.
He married the love of his life, Judy Steckel, on September 16, 1967 in Jerseyville. Their 53 years of marriage has been blessed beyond measure, and they relished in the memories shared with one another raising their two sons.
Wayne was a loyal and faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in Jerseyville, serving as an usher and on various church boards and committees throughout the years.
He led a life of service to others, volunteering his time as an Auxiliary Deputy with the Jersey County Sheriff Department as well as many hours of volunteer service with the Riverbend Humane Society in Jerseyville.
He enjoyed shooting, and earned the title of Marksman in his shooting competitions and was also a gifted workworker and craftsman.
One of his most priced processions was his Mustang, and He and Judy enjoyed the memories and friendships that they were able to make with another on the cruises they participated in with the Jersey County Street Machine Association.
Surviving are his wife, Judy King of Jerseyville; two sons and daughters in-law, Kenny and Melissa King of Alton and Sean and Beth King of Jerseyville; four grandchildren, who were his true pride and joy ' Ethan, Emily, Katelyn and Kiley King; as well as a sister and brother in-law, Karen and Ken Fonville of Battlefield, Missouri.
Private visitation will be held at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.
Friends and family are invited to attend graveside services at 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville with Rev. Bob Taylor officiating.
In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church in Jerseyville or to the American Cancer Society.
Crawford Funeral Home
