David R. King

Mr. David R. King, age 74, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home.

Mr. King was born on May 22, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Billie P. King and Wilma M. Maxey King and was raised in Carlisle County, Kentucky. He was the owner and operator of The Insurance Center of Murray, was a member of the First Baptist Church in Murray, Kentucky, member of the Murray Masonic Lodge #105, Shriners, Jaycees, and was a member of the Murray Rotary Club since 1978. Mr. King obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree from Murray State University and had three professional designations in insurance.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Cindie King; as well as one brother-in-law, Roger Melton.

Survivors include one son, Jon King and wife Cleo of Gilbertsville, Kentucky; two sisters, Sharon Melton of Murray, Kentucky and Shelia Melton of Barlow, Kentucky; as well as one grandchild, Eli Dean King of Gilbertsville, Kentucky.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Entombment will follow in the Murray City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or World Mission Offering, 203 South 4^th Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071, Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40502, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959, or Murray-Calloway County Need Line, 509 North 8th Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com