Appling, GA – Gerald C. King, 77, loving husband of 57 years to Anne H. King, entered into rest on Saturday, December 17, 2016.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Damascus Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Hester and Rev. David Stockton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Gerald was a member of Damascus Baptist Church. He retired from Augusta Coca Cola Bottling Company after 44 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughter; Shannon King Herron and husband Perry, six grandchildren; John Michael King, Jr., Josh Herron, Allison Herron, Allison Faith Sailas, Lauren Hope King, Ashley Lynn King, daughter in law; Priscilla Testi and husband Preston. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; Leonard and Mamie King, his son; Mike King, two sisters; Eunice Prince and Hilda Johnson.
Pallbearers will be Josh Herron, John Michael King, Jr., Preston Testi, Perry Herron, Tom Amerson, and Kenneth Appling. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Men's Sunday School Class at Damascus Baptist Church and the "Over the Hill Gang".
The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM prior to the service.
If so desired, memorials may be made to Damascus Baptist Church Lottie Moon Christmas offering, 6375 Ridge Rd., Appling, GA 30802 or Neuro Restorative Georgia, 2501 Center W. Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909.