Submitted by: Dan Rich

Cyrus E. King

Nov. 28, 1935 - June 13, 2008

South Bend Tribune 6/16/2008
SOUTH BEND - Cyrus E. "Gene" King, 72, residing in South Bend, passed away at 6:28 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2008, in Saint Joseph Care Center-West. He was born November 28, 1935, in Lakeville, IN, to Edward and Irene (Gard) King, and had remained a lifelong resident of South Bend.

On June 4, 1994, in South Bend, he married Shirley Sarber, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Terri Jones of South Bend; a nephew, Craig Trowbridge of South Bend; and a niece, Teresa King of Mishawaka. Three grandchildren, Chris Jones Jr., Billy Jones and Dale King, and a great-grandson, Alex Jones, all of South Bend, survive Gene as well. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward King and Irene MacNutt; a sister, Audrey L. Trowbridge in 2006; and a brother, Owen D. King in 1982. Mr. King was employed as a machine operator in the RV industry, having retired from Riblets in Elkhart following 12 years of service. He was a member of the Friday night United Churches League at Chippewa Bowl, and also liked going to the "Boat" gambling.

Services for Mr. King will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, in Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until services Tuesday in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Cyrus "Gene" King may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 7363 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219; or to the National Kidney Foundation, 911 East 86th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.