Donald Joseph King, 76, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at T.J. Health Columbia. He was born in Cincinnati, OH on February 28, 1949 to the late Robert S. and Jean Frederick King.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Roberts King; two children: Don Gilliand and Tammy King; and three siblings: Robert S. King, Roger King, and David Wayne King.

Mr. King enjoyed riding motorcycles and living life to the fullest

SURVIVORS:

9 children: James Padgett and Luellen Fields of Columbia, KY; Bill Padgett, Robert Cohorn, Annetta Coyne, Kelly Gilliand, Jeannie King, Nicole King, and Pamela “Cricket” Cramer all of Ohio

3 siblings: James E. “Butch” King, Judy King, and Vicki King

Several grandchildren, friends & other relatives

Funeral Service: Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Foster officiating

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Saturday at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Tyler Crawford, Aaron Crawford, Michael Padgett, Timmy Roberts, Travis Dick, and Bob Carter

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.