Clark Funeral Home Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 SPC Ryan Charles King, age 22, of Hobart, Indiana (formerly of Paulding County), passed away Friday, May 1, 2009, while serving his country in the U S Army, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He was born on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 1986, in Marietta, GA. He attended Faith Lutheran Church in Marietta for many years. He played baseball in Canton, Powder Springs, and Dallas over the years, and truly loved being a Georgia boy and a family man. SPC King was a graduate of East Paulding High School Class of 2005. A few months after graduation he enlisted in the Army, something he had wanted to do since he was a child. He went to basic training at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, followed by AIT at Fort Huachuca in Arizona. After he completed his training, he was stationed in Korea for a year, where he met his wife. As a member of the Special Troops Battallion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry, they both left for deployment to Eastern Afghanistan in July 2008 and both were scheduled to return to Fort Hood in Texas in June 2009. SPC King was respected and loved by many and will be missed, but never forgotten. Survivors include his wife, SGT Rachel Nicole Smith King; father, Charles Stanley King of Temple, GA; mother, Candice R. King & partner, Sandra Moore of Decatur, GA; younger brothers, Tyler King of Temple, GA and Dante Moore of Decatur, GA; grandparents, Dorothea King of Temple, GA and Tommy & Nancy Roberts of Dallas, GA; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May12, 2009, at 11:00 am, from Clark Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA, at 2:00 pm, with full military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.samclarkfuneralhome.com Link to post Share on other sites
MeWhoElse Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 RIP soldier... Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Raider Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 RIP Ryan Link to post Share on other sites
+tona Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 RIP. SOLDIER AND THANK YOU Prayers for the King family Link to post Share on other sites
HaydensMama247 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 RIP Ryan.. Thank YOU for serving for US. Prayers for the family and friends! Link to post Share on other sites
gc1010 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 This man is a HERO. Thank you for all your service and the service of his wife. Prayers for all family members during this difficult time. Link to post Share on other sites
smy34 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I thank him for serving this country...laying down his life for our freedom....my wish is for the family to find peace and love during this time...lay all aside to honor this fallen hero....this community should show all support for this family....God Bless and May he Rest in Peace... Link to post Share on other sites
eastpauldingnative Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 http://www.militarycity.com/valor/4073832.html Link to post Share on other sites
jjtully Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 WOOAH! God Bless Ryan and the King Family Link to post Share on other sites
primus Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 R.I.P Ryan and Thank you Prayers for family and friends Link to post Share on other sites
spacey74 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 RIP Ryan........a true HERO......thank you...God Bless.....prayers to the family Link to post Share on other sites
trouble99 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I work for Clark Funeral and we are trying to find a limo service for this service. I have contacted Nick w/Ultra Limo and he is working up a price. Need about 3 limo for 40 people from 12-4. The family is limited with funds any suggestions will help. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
mrshoward Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 My heart and prayers to SPC Ryan King and family... Link to post Share on other sites
GRAYCE Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Prayers for the King Family Link to post Share on other sites
Bigun3026 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 God Bless you, Ryan; and God bless your family. Link to post Share on other sites
sassya274 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Hooah! Rest well Soldier, your job is done.... From one Army family to another,you are in our prayers. Link to post Share on other sites
southernbelle192 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Prayers for this family. RIP Ryan. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Oscar Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Thank you Ryan for your service to our country. My prayers are with your family. Link to post Share on other sites
shortnsassy Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 RIP Ryan, Thank you for your service to this great country. Prayers for family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites
YoAmish Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Thank you dear Patriot. I was at work when the procession came by so I only got to see the bikers and their flags. That was awesome, too. God bless you and your family. God bless America. Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamwriter Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Thank you for your service, Spc. King, a true patriot and prayers for his family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites
Z71MK Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 I work for Clark Funeral and we are trying to find a limo service for this service. I have contacted Nick w/Ultra Limo and he is working up a price. Need about 3 limo for 40 people from 12-4. The family is limited with funds any suggestions will help. Thanks I would be more than happy to make a donation towards the limo costs. I can't afford all but would gladly offer what I can!!! Link to post Share on other sites
smy34 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Several comments ago I was unaware that the a set of grandparents were left out of the official obituary...to them, my deepest sympathy. I cannot imagine the loss of a grandson, God Bless them also....you know who you are and I am truly sorry for your loss...may you find strength, in knowing that your grandson gave this country the ulltimate sacrafice.... Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Raider Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I work for Clark Funeral and we are trying to find a limo service for this service. I have contacted Nick w/Ultra Limo and he is working up a price. Need about 3 limo for 40 people from 12-4. The family is limited with funds any suggestions will help. Thanks How much are you talking about? Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Raider Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Check with Hardy's family ford and see if they will donate the limos, and check with the other funeral homes in the county. I hope that the limos are donated for this young man.. Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamwriter Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 SPC Ryan Charles King, age 22, of Hobart, Indiana (formerly of Paulding County), passed away Friday, May 1, 2009, while serving his country in the U S Army, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He was born on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 1986, in Marietta, GA. He attended Faith Lutheran Church in Marietta for many years. He played baseball in Canton, Powder Springs, and Dallas over the years, and truly loved being a Georgia boy and a family man. SPC King was a graduate of East Paulding High School Class of 2005. A few months after graduation he enlisted in the Army, something he had wanted to do since he was a child. He went to basic training at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, followed by AIT at Fort Huachuca in Arizona. After he completed his training, he was stationed in Korea for a year, where he met his wife. As a member of the Special Troops Battallion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry, they both left for deployment to Eastern Afghanistan in July 2008 and both were scheduled to return to Fort Hood in Texas in June 2009. SPC King was respected and loved by many and will be missed, but never forgotten. Survivors include his wife, SGT Rachel Nicole Smith King; father, Charles Stanley King of Temple, GA; mother, Candice R. King & partner, Sandra Moore of Decatur, GA; younger brothers, Tyler King of Temple, GA and Dante Moore of Decatur, GA; grandparents, Dorothea King of Temple, GA and Tommy & Nancy Roberts of Dallas, GA; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May12, 2009, at 11:00 am, from Clark Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA, at 2:00 pm, with full military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.samclarkfuneralhome.com WOW...I just read this now and didn't know he was from Hobart, IN. That is in the area of where I grew up. Link to post Share on other sites
ShannonJC1 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I attended his viewing today, and I want to say. It was the most heartbreaking, yet inspiring thing Ive ever been a part of. This young soldier is a HERO. I feel such sadness for him and his family. What a terrific young man Ryan was. WOW. Does anyone know if anyone is planning on having memorial stickers made to honor him? I know I'd proudly display one on my car. RIP Young Man. U will truly be missed forever, by so many. Link to post Share on other sites
midget56 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Thank you for your service, soldier. Dear Father, we pray that you would soothe the pain of his loving family and friends. RIP SPC Ryan King Link to post Share on other sites
+dianne99 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 THANK YOU, Solider Ryan King RIP Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now