Harry “Hubert” Timothy King, 94, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at home. 

Mr. King was born March 14, 1928, in Roanoke Rapids, the son of the late Lucy Estelle Allen and Willie Thomas King.  

He was the widower of the late Florist Howell King.  He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Alex.

Mr. King graduated from William R. Davie High School.

He worked for JP Stevens, Rosemary Plant for 3 years, Patterson Mill for 25 years, and Caledonia Prison for 15 years; a total of 43 years; he also farmed all of his life.  He loved fishing, racing, and the old bluegrass music.     

Survivors include his daughters:  Betty Brown (Wayne), Doris Powell (CH), Kathy Reynolds (Ken), Mary Johnston (Tony); his sons, Tim King (Terri), Bobby Lee King, Mark King (Jodeana), Henry King (Sandra) 13 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 1:45 pm on Monday, December 5th in the fellowship hall at New Hope United Methodist Church.

The funeral Service will be held at 2:00 Pm on Monday, December 5th at New Hope United Methodist Church with Minister Nelson High presiding.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  

The family would like to say a special “thank you” to his caregiver Phyllis Harsh. 

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kitchen Ministries of New Hope Church, PO Box 2117, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.  

Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the King family.