Wayne King - Class of 1961

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Ronald Wayne King passed peacefully from this life surrounded by his family on July 13th. Wayne revered God, trusted in Jesus for his salvation, and demonstrated God’s goodness, love, and grace in his living. He graduated from Knoxville High in 1961 after attending Rule High for most of his education. Although known as Ronnie or Wayne by many, he was well known as “Slaw Dog” for the 25+ years that he worked for Tee-Pee Foods Inc. He retired from Stokes Electric Company. He is preceded in death by mother Ella Rae Hill, step-father Lloyd Hill, father Wayne King and sister Peggy Pope. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 58 years, Jane King, daughter Becky Vandergriff and husband Tony, son Scott King and wife Rose, grandchildren Rachel Powell and husband Colin, Andrew, Jessica, and Matthew King, and great-grandson Cason Powell, step-mother Mary King, sister Joyce Locke and brother Steve King. The family will receive friends Wednesday July 17, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. with service to follow at 8 p.m. at Berry Highland Memorial Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet Thursday July 18, 2019 at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 11 a.m. graveside service. Condolences may be offered at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com Berry Highland Memorial Funeral Home 5315 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 865-588-0567