David Michael King

GARNER – David Michael King, 74, a loving husband, son, dad, and grandpa, died Friday. He was a 1962 graduate of Needham B. Broughton High School and retired from the NC Department of Public Instruction with thirty years of service. An avid golfer and saltwater fisherman, he especially enjoyed fishing and golfing during his retirement years. He was an active, longtime member of New Bethel Baptist Church where he served his Lord and his church faithfully on many committees and as a deacon. His outgoing personality and sense of humor made him a true friend to all who knew him. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at New Bethel Baptist Church, Garner with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service in the church fellowship hall. Survivors include his wife and best friend of forty two years, Phyllis Bagwell King; his son Mike King and wife, Rhonda and his granddaughter, Rachael. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Elsie King and his daughter, Kim King. Memorial Contributions may be made to New Bethel Baptist Church, 2110 Benson Rd., Garner, NC 27529.