William Augustus King - 1887 - 1936
William Augustus King, son of Delbert and Clara King, was born in Jefferson  County, Illinois, December 9, 1887, and departed this life October 22, 1936,  at his home near Sikeston, Mo., at the age of 48 years, 10 months and 13  days.  His father preceded him in death 13 years ago.

On December 25, 1904, he was united in marriage to Ottie B. Minor. To this  union was born 7 children, 2 boys and 5 girls, all of whom live near Sikeston.

He moved to Missouri 25 years ago, where he had engaged in farming until the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife, 7 children, 12 grandchildren, his mother, Mrs. Clara King, of Campbell, Mo., 7 brothers -- Orlie E., St. Peters, Ill.; John M., Mount Vernon, Ill.; Izadore H., Walter H., Lester J., Dewey R., and Roy  J., all of Campbell, and 6 sisters -- Mrs. Anna Vannatta, Bluford, Ill.; Mrs. Laura Edminson, Mrs. Lillie Minor, Mrs. Susie Price, all of Mt.Vernon, Ill.; Mrs. Viola Olds, St. Louis, and Zeltha King, Campbell.

His children are Gale, Allen and Wanda King, Mrs. Thomas Orr, Mrs. Forrest  Lackey, Mrs. Rufus Alsup and Mrs. Carl Colyer.

He professed faith in Christ 32 years ago at Zion Church near Mt. Vernon, Ill., and when he knew that death was upon him he asked his mother and family   not to worry about him, that he was ready go. Funeral services were held   Saturday afternoon at the New Harmony Baptist church with Rev. Finis Jones, Baptist minister of Sikeston officiating. Interment was made in Memorial Park Cemetery with Dempster service.