KING BOYD E

BG Boyd "Butch" E. King, Jr. was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 04/20/2009 at the age of 66.0
Gautier, MS
Flight Classes 66-5W and 66-5
Date of Birth 04/24/1943
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 114 AHC in 66-67, 114 AHC in 68-69
Call signs in Vietnam ROAD SERVICE, COBRA LEAD
This information was provided by Noah Dillion

More detail on this person: Brigadier General (Ret) Boyd E. King, Jr.- passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2009. Mr. King, known and loved by all who knew him as Butch, was born on April 24, 1943 in Atlanta Georgia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Wells King and his parents, Boyd Edwin King Sr. and Edna Hackman King Lewallen. Mr. King had been the CEO of VT Halter Marine since 2002. He was instrumental in reorganizing and revitalizing the company. Mr. King was retired from the Army after 36 years of service. He served as an enlisted man, a NCO, a warrant officer, a commissioned officer and retired as a brigadier general. He served with honor in Vietnam and was subsequently stationed in Germany, England, various US postings and the Pentagon. Mr. King loved his country and was proud to serve. He was a leader who truly led by example. He valued honesty and integrity and inspired those characteristics in others. He showed the same devotion to his family, his friends and his church. Butch was a warm, generous man with a kind word for everyone. He loved to laugh and brought joy to all who knew him. He was an energetic person committed to doing the best in each of his endeavors. He will be deeply missed for all that he brought to his family, friends, workplace and community. Most of all we will miss his charismatic spark that brought light to even the darkest room. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Leigh Ellen and Chris Davis; his sister Elizabeth King Thurbee; his girlfriend Debra Traughber, her daughter Lara Dunlap (Sam), her granddaughter Callia, brother-in-law Bill Wells (Joan), sister-in-law Jeanie Wells Varner (Scott), nieces Jean Marie Banks (Glenn), Jessica Thurbee, Kathryn Thurbee LaRocca (Al), Lauren Banks, nephews Bryan Wells, Warren Wells (Tamie), Clint Wells (Misti), Craig Smith (Jaime), Evan Thurbee, Race Banks and numerous cousins, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Pascagoula, MS Wednesday April 22nd with visitation from 5pm-6pm and funeral mass at 6pm. Birmingham funeral services will be held at Our Lady of the Valley Saturday April 25th with visitation from 10am-11am and funeral mass at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the Coast Guard Foundation or a charity of your choice. Those unable to attend may sign guest register online at www.obryantokeefe.com O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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