Kevin Michael King, 40, of Hopkinton and formerly of Franklin died suddenly August 3 at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Gretchen Rice King.
Born in Norwood, August 23, 1970, the son of James and Kathleen (Kelley) King of Franklin, Mr. King had lived in Dedham and Franklin for most of his life prior to moving to Hopkinton two years ago.
He was a 1988 graduate of Franklin High School and a 1992 graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a Masters Degree in Statistics.
Kevin had been a Lead Programmer for the Millennium Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge for the past 8 years. He had previously worked for Wyeth Inc.
Kevin was an avid runner and had completed two Boston Marathons.
He rejoiced in the shared love of the outdoors with his children and had introduced them to running and kayaking.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his children, Emerson and Acadia King of Hopkinton.
He is also survived by his brother, Brian King and his wife Amy Levine of Upton. He was the son-in-law of Michael and Carol Rice of Westford.
His funeral will be held on Monday, August 8 at the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin, 131 Main St. in Franklin at 9:15 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church at 10:00 a.m.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton.
Calling hours will be on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the King Childrens Support Trust c/o Middlesex Savings Bank, 10 Main St., Hopkinton, MA 01748.