Sammy DeWayne King, 71, of Columbia, died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his residence. Born September 15, 1949, on Harrison Avenue in Central Citythe son of Elentrial King and Sally Kate Morgan King. He was a UMWA coal miner working for Peabody and Island Creek Mines, and he retired from the TVA Paradise Steam Plant where he worked in operations. He was a Vietnam era Army veteran attaining the rank of Sergeant. He was a member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Central City, and he was a lifetime member of Masonic Lodge #673 in Central City. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers Bobby King, Ernest Ray King, and Roger Arnold.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years Pamela Kaye Knight King of Columbia, Ky.; daughter, Brandi Brooks of Central City; son, Chance D. King of Beattyville, Ky.; grandchildren, Samantha Dennel, Robert Eversole and Grady King; great grandchildren—Cameron, Hunter, Jaden, Trinity, Raelynn, Kylee, Maryella and Jaxton; sister, Gennie (John Crymes) Tapp of Bald Knob, Ark.; brothers, Billy (Donna) King of McHenry and Jimmy (Regina) Arnold of Central City.
Friends may call Friday, July 9 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville. Masonic services will be held Friday, July 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, with military honors to follow. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.garysfuneralhome.net
