Gregory Dean King

GREGORY DEAN KING

August 17, 1948 – September 16, 2023

GOSHEN- Gregory Dean King, 75, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away Saturday September 16, 2023, at Majestic Care in Goshen.  He was born August 17, 1948, in Marion, Indiana to John & Bessie (Blackburn) King.

     Surviving is his companion of 47 years Vicki D. King of Goshen, IN; 3 grandchildren, Brock (Jamason) King of Middlebury, IN, Brett (Samantha) King, Addison King both of Goshen, IN and 3 great-grandchildren, Sauer King, Klyde King, Liam King.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Stephanie King, 2 sons, Gregory King Jr. and Jeff King, 1 sister, Judith Stewart and 4 brothers, John, Larry, Robert and Michael King.

     Gregory was formerly employed as a welder in the RV Industry.  On March 12, 2003, he received his license from the Great Lakes Charter Training and was a Charter Captain for 20 years on Lake Michigan.  Greg was a US merchant Marine Officer and a member and an Elder at the New Testament Bible Church in Elkhart for many years.  He built and raced cars at the Osceola Drag Strip, loved rock and roll music, hunting, fishing, gardening, and camping.  Greg had a great sense of humor and was a friend to everyone he met.

     Cremation will take place and a celebration of life service for Greg will be held at the New Testament Bible Church on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. with a visitation 1 hour prior to the service.  Presiding will be Pastor Bob Whittaker.  Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home is entrusted with his care.

     Memorial contributions may be given to the New Testament Bible Church.

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