Lewis Arnold "Slow Poke" King

Mr. Lewis Arnold “Slow Poke” King, 77, of Blackshear, passed away early Monday morning, December 16, 2024, at his residence.

Born in Blackshear, GA on January 21, 1947, he lived in Pierce County all his life.  Mr. King was a truck driver having worked and retired from Trucks, Inc. as well as Dixie Road Builders.  He also farmed all his life.  Mr. King loved being outdoors whether it was fishing, riding his motorcycle, fixing things or just “tinkering” around. 

He was a son of the late Lester Avant & Allie Mae Clark King.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Dominic J. King; three sisters, Earnestine Jones, Corrine Groce, and Isabelle King; all three of his brothers, Ellis Lester “Buddy” King, Roy King, and Anthony “Tony” King; a niece, Joyce Blackshear; and a great nephew, Major Blackshear.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Taylor King of Blackshear; two daughters, Natasha King of Blackshear and Alysia King of Lakeland; four sisters, Alice (James) Roberson, Wanda Peacock, Sonya (Dewayne) Tuten, and Geraldine Walley all of Blackshear; 3 grandchildren, Alyssa (Isaac) Simpson, Whitney King, and McKenzie King; a great grandson, Danny Simpson; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mr. King will be held Thursday afternoon, December 19, 2024, at 12:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Robbie Gill and Miss Alysia King officiating.

Visitation for Mr. King will be held in the chapel one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Enon Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Caleb Brewer, Jasper Stokes, Mike Blackshear, Gary Jones, Jeffrey Walley, Danny Roberson, Charles Aldridge, and Harry “Skeeter” Guest.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA  31501.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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