Harvey R. King Sr., 84 St. Thomas, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, in his home.
Born July 5, 1938 in Three Springs, he was a son of the late Fora B. King Sr. and Estella Landers.
A 1956 graduate of Hustontown High School, he honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1960 where he was stationed in France and Germany. Following his service, he went on to be employed for 28 years at T.B. Woods in Chambersburg as a machine operator, and then at Corning Glass in Greencastle for 9 years, retiring in 2001. His first priority in life was always his family, who he loved spending time with. He also enjoyed hunting, gardening and reading.
He is survived by his sons: Harvey King Jr. and Gary King; and four grandsons: Justin Richard, Erik Robert, Brandon Dakota and Shawn Dillon.
Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa K. “Missy” King; a grandson, Nic King; three brothers: John, Daniel, and Charles “Matt” King, and one sister, Alice King.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m., in the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg. Rev. Murray B. Stevens officiated. Interment was in Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg, where military honors were conducted by members of the Charles Nitterhouse Post 1599 VFW Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 3001 Gettysburg Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011.
Memories and condolences may be shared on his Book of Memories Page at www.geiselfuneralhome.com