David Paul King, 77, of Birch River went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Peyton Hospice House, Lewisburg surrounded by his family.

He was born September 20, 1946, in Gassaway to the late John Wesley King and Gladys Ilene Brown King.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Louise Climer, Edith Dobbins, Jean Ross, Norma Hashman, Bill King, Estel Hughes, and Leonard King.

David was a Baptist by faith and in service to the Lord he was a Sunday School Teacher. He loved his community. He was an original member and instrumental in helping to start the Birch River Volunteer Fire Department in which later he served as Chief. David retired from Nicholas County Emergency Services as their Director. In his earlier years he was a Minor and Little League Baseball Coach. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 56 years, Janet Louise Evans King; children, Joe King (Robin), and Kim Hypes (Joel); grandchildren, Paul McCoy (Lori), Sarah Cody (John), Rachel Mitchem (Jared), and Jessica King (Robbi); great-grandchildren, Taylor McCoy, Jacob McCoy, Mason Cody, Owen Cody, Greyson King, Adilynn Goodnight, and Vada Mitchem; siblings, Jim King (Loretta), Phyllis Jones, Nellie Lockhart, and Linda King.

David’s funeral will be held at 1 P.M. Wednesday October 25, 2023, at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Reverend Linn Schiefer and Pastor Bob Mylott officiating.

Burial will follow at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.

Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.