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Ellis Darwin King

Birth	:	29 Mar 1930
Death	:	26 Dec 2020 Salem City, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Monterey Cemetery, Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.4160490, -79.5830940
Description	:	Highland Recorder October 13, 1950 WORD FROM DARWIN KING REACHES PARENTS Mr. and Mrs. M. E. King of Vanderpool have Just had a letter from their son, Darwin, the first direct communication from him since the "MANSFIELD" ran Into floating mines off Korea. He wrote he was OK. Said he was in the Radar Room, when the mine hit and he did not get "shook-up" too much. However, his quarters were flooded and he lost all his belongings. Ellis Darwin King, 90, of Salem and formerly of Highland County passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Virginia... Read More	Highland Recorder October 13, 1950 WORD FROM DARWIN KING REACHES PARENTS Mr. and Mrs. M. E. King of Vanderpool have Just had a letter from their son, Darwin, the first direct communication from him since the "MANSFIELD" ran Into floating mines off Korea. He wrote he was OK. Said he was in the Radar Room, when the mine hit and he did not get "shook-up" too much. However, his quarters were flooded and he lost all his belongings. Ellis Darwin King, 90, of Salem and formerly of Highland County passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Virginia Veterans Care Center. He was born March 29, 1930, a son of the late Martin Ellis King and Grace Emile (Page) King. Following his graduation from Monterey High School, Darwin enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Mansfield during the Korean Conflict. And, within days of his discharge from service he married Patsy Jean White on April 11th, 1953 in Las Vegas. Mr. King was an electrical contractor who operated throughout Highland and Bath Counties and also owned and operated D. King’s, Inc. A civic-minded individual, Darwin was deeply involved in the community as a charter member of the Mill Gap Ruritan Club and former member of the Highland (Monterey) Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed time spent gardening, traveling, camping, hunting, and fishing. Darwin will be remembered as a provider with a strong work ethic, but more importantly as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. King leaves behind two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and George Hogshead, and Rhonda and Carter Gibson, all of McDowell; his son and daughter-in-law, Ellis D. King, II and wife, Manette of Fulks Run; four granddaughters, Laura Hogshead and husband, Kortney Wells, Sarah Patterson and husband, Jonathan, and Gretchen and Serenity King; four great-granddaughters, Anna and Molly Patterson and Josephine and Avery Wells; his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Ronnie White of Monterey; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his beloved wife, Darwin was preceded in death by his brother, Zane King, and his grandson, Dr. Charles Gregory Hogshead. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Monterey Cemetery with Rev. Mark Davis officiating.

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Ellis Darwin King's memorial is located at: Monterey Cemetery, Monterey, Highland County, USA.
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Ellis Darwin King death on 26 Dec 2020 in Salem City, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 38.4160490
Longitude: -79.5830940

Family Members:

Parent

PVT Martin Ellis King

(1894 - 1988)

Grace Emile Page King

(1905 - 1994)

Spouse

Patsy White King

(1933 - 2017)

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