Charles E. "Chuck" King
Charles E. “Chuck” King, 74, of West Union, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati. He was born September 10, 1948 in Princeton, New Jersey. He is preceded in death by parents: Harold Leland and Emily Mae (Hillborn) King; one daughter, Angel Cook; two brothers: Harold and George King and two sisters: Doree (Robert) Modzianowski and Rudy King.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Susan King of West Union; two sons: Larry (Andrea) Cook, Jr. of Marshall, Michigan and Randell (Deana) Cook of Louisville, Kentucky; one daughter, Cassandra “Casey” (Steven) Neal of Springfield, Kentucky; twelve grandchildren: Chelsea (Rocky) Wray, Randy (Kelsey) Cook, Jr., Jenny Neal, Zach (Odessey) Neal, Ryan Cook, Nick Neal, Cameron (Elizabeth) Cook, Erin Neal, Alexandria Cook, Ethan Murphy, Emily Cook, and Alyssa Cook; eight great-grandchildren: Kylie Knott, Jackson Wray, Lucas Wray, Caleb Wray, Genevieve Cook, Anna Wray, Ona’leigh Neal, and Jordan Rivers; two sisters: Amanda (Charlie) Raynor of New Jersey and Mary Ann Gaug of New Jersey; one brother: Andrew (Florence) Gaug of New Jersey and many friends and others that called him Grandpop Ohio.
Chuck served his country proud, in the U.S. Army. He is a retired veteran, serving for over 20 years and traveling the world. Since retirement, he enjoyed life in Adams County. He loved his family and friends dearly. He will be missed by all who knew him.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
Fisher House – Cincinnati VA Medical Center
3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
513-475-6571
or
Active Heroes Incorporated
1022 Ridgeview Drive, Shepherdsville, Kentucky 40165
Activeheroes.org
Mr. King will be cremated. A memorial service will be held 2 - 4 pm, Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Lafferty Funeral Home Incorporated, 205 South Cherry Street, West Union, Ohio 45693.
Friends can sign online condolences at www.LaffertyFuneralHome.com
Lafferty Funeral Home Incorporated serves the family.