Billy King's Obituary
Billy King, 83, of Alma, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Odin Healthcare Center.
Per Billy’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services held at this time. Interment will take place in Griffith Cemetery, Brownstown. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be sent to Hohlt & File Funeral Home. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com.
Billy E. King was born on July 21, 1941 in Middleton, TN, the son of Elvin and Syble Irene (Lambert) King. He married Margaret Ann Kelley, together they had nine children; they later divorced. Billy then married Carolyn Yvonne Evans on December 31, 1975 in Caruthersville, MO. With this union, Billy gained five bonus children and celebrated 35 years of marriage before Carolyn’s passing on January 30, 2011.
Mr. King is survived by children, Roger King, Regina Roberson, Tammy King, James King, Sharon Abbott, Mike King, Malinda King, Donnie Tate, and Billy Tate; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; extended family & friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carolyn; and children, Carolyn, Danny, Gary, Randy and Billy Jo King.
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