Ira Samuel King Sr.
November 16, 1946 - October 18, 2021
Obituary
OREGON - Ira Samuel “Sam” King, age 74, of Oregon, passed away on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021.
He was born on Nov. 16, 1946, in Herrin, Ill,, the son of Jewell and Ester (Stacey) King.
Sam grew up in Franklin Gove, Ill., and graduated from Franklin Grove High School in Franklin Grove, Ill. He was a political science student at Southern University Carbondale.
Sam married Darlene Burgess on Sept. 16, 1966, in Dixon, Ill., and then again on Dec. 7, 2007, in Oregon, Wis. He moved to Wisconsin in 1985 and was employed in the insurance industry and later became a realtor. Sam enjoyed spending time with his family and playing games. He loved to collect baseball and football cards and enjoyed playing fantasy football. He enjoyed taking vacations to Branson, Mo.
Sam is survived by his wife, Darlene; daughter, Sheila King; brothers, Daniel (Sue) King and Jeffrey (Marion) King; sister, Pamela (Patrick) Hochstein; aunt, Kay (Bill) Whittington; sister-in-law, Rhoda (Robert) Riggs; brothers-in-law, Coy Harlow (Carol) Burgess, Roy Trenton (Sharon) Burgess and Randy G. (Amy) Burgess; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by son, Ira S. “Skip” King, Jr.; and his parents.
A celebration of life will be held at ABIDING WORD CHURCH, 806 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, Ill., at 12 noon on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, with a luncheon to follow. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
Memorials may be gifted in Skip King’s name to Special Olympics of Wisconsin. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
(608) 835-3515
Events
Visitation
Sat Oct 30, 2021 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Abiding Word Church • 806 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, IL null
Funeral Service
Sat Oct 30, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Abiding Word Church • 806 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, IL null
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Memories
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Beth Christoph
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I was so sorry to hear about Sam’s passing. I lost track of him several years ago and have wondered what had happened to him. We worked together for multiple years at Jack Way Builders. He was always very kind and pleasant to be around. He sure did love his daughter and son. I know how hard it was for him when he lost his son. I am sure he is very happy tp be reunited with him again. I am glad Darlene and Sam were able to find their way back to one another. Sorry for your lose. Beth Christoph
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Jim Risdon
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Sam had such a great heart and was so so nice. He was always so fun to be around all the time and the fantasy football draft nights with him I'll never forget. I'll also never forget all the good times I had playing softball for Mr. Sam's T's. I really can still hear his voice saying "Jimmy" to me. He's unforgettable and a great guy that will be missed by everyone that has ever met him. See you some day, my friend.