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Omar Hamilton “Tinker” King

Birth	:	19 Sep 1936 Ararat, Patrick County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	19 Sep 2018 Vanderpool, Highland County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Monterey Cemetery, Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.4160490, -79.5830940
Description	:	Omar “Tinker” Hamilton King, 82, of Vanderpool, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 surrounded by family at his home. He was born in Ararat on September 19, 1936 a son of Ruth (Hamilton) and Omar Savannah King. On June 29, 1954 he married Darlie Gutshall, who preceded him in death on February 21, 2009. Tinker was a member and deacon of Highland Baptist Church. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1954 serving until 1957. Upon returning home he started his multifaceted career as a commercial truck driver, logging over three million miles. He was superintendent on many construction jobs,... Read More	Omar “Tinker” Hamilton King, 82, of Vanderpool, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 surrounded by family at his home. He was born in Ararat on September 19, 1936 a son of Ruth (Hamilton) and Omar Savannah King. On June 29, 1954 he married Darlie Gutshall, who preceded him in death on February 21, 2009. Tinker was a member and deacon of Highland Baptist Church. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1954 serving until 1957. Upon returning home he started his multifaceted career as a commercial truck driver, logging over three million miles. He was superintendent on many construction jobs, always mentioning that one of his most proud accomplishments was installing the interstate signs during the construction of I-64 from Staunton to Richmond. Tinker could operate any type of machinery for any job, many would say he was a “jack of all trades, master of many.” Tinker finished his working career as a school bus driver for Highland County Public Schools. Tinker will always be known as a professional conversationalist. He enjoyed his coffee breaks and “novel conversations” at High’s Restaurant. Above all, he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his eldest son, Kwinton King; an infant daughter; a brother, Thomas O. King and a sister, Betty Graham. Tinker is survived by his daughter and her fiancé, Denise King and Bucky Smith; three sons, Terry King and wife, Vickie and Kirk King, all of Monterey and Darrin King and companion Stephanie West, of Bealeton; two grandsons, Eric King and wife, Kristen of Avon, Indiana and Aaron King of Monterey; three great-grandchildren, Avery, Dylan and Madison King of Avon, Indiana; a sister, Ruth A. “Becky” King of Richmond; as well as several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Monterey Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Davis officiating.

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Omar Hamilton “Tinker” King's memorial is located at: Monterey Cemetery, Monterey, Highland County, USA.
When did Omar Hamilton “Tinker” King death?
Omar Hamilton “Tinker” King death on 19 Sep 2018 in Vanderpool, Highland County, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 38.4160490
Longitude: -79.5830940

Family Members:

Parent

Omar Savanah King

(1898 - 1978)

Ruth Hamilton King

(1902 - 1975)

Spouse

Darlie Gutshall King

(1936 - 2009)

Siblings

Children

Infant Daughter King

(unknow - 1960)

Kwinton Omar King

(1954 - 1997)

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Coordinate: 38.4160490, -79.5830940

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Coordinate: 38.4740500, -79.5771060

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Coordinate: 38.4642054, -79.5268776

16. Wimer & Botkin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4687340, -79.5314450

17. Stephenson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3825110, -79.6643930

18. McNulty Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3742457, -79.6591660

19. Chapman Halterman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4633053, -79.5088327

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Coordinate: 38.5014000, -79.5511017

21. Old Goshen Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.5070490, -79.5754420

22. Crummett Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3712166, -79.4735886

23. McKendree Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3942880, -79.4617450

24. Fleischer - Fleisher Family Cemetery
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