Jack W King

Jack W. King, 79, well-known resident and businessman of Franklin, passed away 3:20 p.m. on November 29, 2012 at UPMC-Northwest, Senca. Born on Nov. 14, 1933, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of William P. and Margaret K. King. A lifelong Franklin resident, he graduated from Franklin High School in 1951. Jack joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1953 and was stationed in Wisconsin until he was given an honorable discharge in 1957. In 1958, Jack began his career as agent and sales manager with Prudential Insurance. During his 36-year tenure with the company, he received numerous sales awards and thoroughly enjoyed working with his clients until his retirement. Jack was a member of The First Baptist Church, where he served on the Board of Trustees and was chairman during the churchs renovation in 1999. Recently, he had been attending the Christ United Methodist Church. Jack was a life member of the Franklin Elks BPOE 110. He also was a past member of the Kiwanis Club and The Franklin Club. He especially enjoyed the times he spent golfing with his friends in the Sleepy Hollow Senior Golf League. Jack loved life and he loved people. He was always known for his outgoing, upbeat, and friendly personality. He spent the last 11 winters at his home in The Villages, Florida, where his circle of friends grew to include people from all over the country. They shared countless hours of laughter and good times. He especially loved his grandchildren and cherished the times he spent with them. Jack married his sweetheart, Elizabeth Betty A. Shoup, who survives, on Dec. 24, 1952. Jack is survived by his sons, David S. King and Lisa Totten of Clearwater, Fla. and Jay W. King and his wife, Beth (Gerwick), of Wake Forest, N.C. Also surviving are his grandchildren Emily E. and Daniel W. King, of Wake Forest, N.C. He is additionally survived by a brother, Thomas P. and wife Pat, of Winter Garden, Fla. and brother-in-law, Fred Shoup and wife Carol, of Franklin, and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut St, Franklin, on Sunday, December 2, 2012 from 3-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at11:00 a.m., on Monday, December 3, 2012, at the First Baptist Church, 1041 Liberty St, Franklin, with the Rev. Sam Wagner and Rev. David Janz of Christ United Methodist Church presiding. Military honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard. Burial will follow at Graham Cemetery. The ladies of the Christ United Methodist Church at 1135 Buffalo Street, Franklin have prepared a dinner at the church, all are welcome to attend. Memorial donations may be made in Jacks name to The Kirtland Cancer Foundation, PO Box 108, Franklin, PA 16323 or to St Jude Childrens Hospital. The King family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Howard Kirtland and staff, and the wonderful people at 3 South at UPMC Hospital for the exceptional care they provided during Jacks illness. Additionally, they would like to express their gratitude to all of the many friends who have provided care and support to them during this time. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.