Billy Joe King, Sr., 76, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was born April 5, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Elentrial King and Sally Kate Morgan King Arnold. Billy was a member of Oak Grove Church of God in Cromwell, Kentucky.
Aside from his parents Billy was preceded in death by four brothers, Ernest Ray King, Bobby King, Sr., Roger Dale Arnold, and Sammy King.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Donna M. King of Beaver Dam; five children, Anglia (Donnie) Pentecost of Browder, Tina King Jarvis (Steve) of Owensboro, Tammy (Frank) Schmautz of Drakesboro, Billy Joe (Eugenia) King, Jr. of Greenville, and Cindy (Tony) Douglas of Browder; thirteen grandchildren, Donnie (Kristen), Brittney (Joseph), Jordan (Azucena), Stephaine (Jerry), Anthony (Kayla), Kelsie, Tricia (Aaron), Brandi, Kaydie (Zack), Kayson, Bailey, Elizabeth, and Holly; several great grandchildren; sister, Gennie Tapp of Bald knob, Arkansas; brother, Jimmy (Regina) Arnold of Central City; sister-in-law, Pam King of Columbia, Kentucky; uncle, James E. (Myong) King of Columbia, Kentucky, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Monday, October7, 2024 at Oak Grove Church of God (10358 State Route 505 South, Cromwell, KY 42333) with Rev. Steve Leach officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit with Billy’s family from 10 until the time of the service Monday at the church.
Online condolences may be left for the family of Billy Joe King, Sr. by visiting his memorial tribute at www.danksfuneralhome.com.