Mr Robert Lee King, age 58 of Vernon, died Saturday, Feb 27, 1999 in a local hospital.  Born in White City, he moved to Vernon 12 years ago from Highland View.  He was an engine mechanic and a member of the Eastside Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 3 at 11 am (EST) in the Gilmore-Southerland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev Ed Pilarczyk officiating.  Burial followed in Holly Hills Cemetery with Gilmore-Southerland Funeral Home directing.

Survivors include his wife Rose King of Vernon; children Audry "Polly" Geiger of Highland View; Tommy King and wife Diane of Highland View; Tony King and wife Michelle of Bonifay; Sandy Pope and husband Tim of Port St Joe; Michael King of Vernon; and David King of Vernon; brother Jasper King of San Antonio, Texas; sisters Inez Nichols of Lakeland; Christine Brooks of Winter Garden; Mary Fichera of Ocoee; and Betty Sue Ann King of Port St Joe; aunt Pauline McCormick of Hosord; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.

SOURCE:  Holmes County Advertiser, 10 March 1999, Page 19